MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f wing mirror casing broken
rear brake pads getting low
rear sills and n/s outer sill corroded
o/s/f mirror cover broken
rear brake pads getting low
rear sills corroded
both sills corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both sills corroded
corrosion to rear outer sills
large cracks in front tyres
slight bind from o/s/f brake
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r roadwheel slightly damaged/buckled
o/s/f tyre has various points of minor damage on inner sidewall
slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
as per previous advisory sheet
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wear both inner ends of rack and pinion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
centre chassis rails damaged
n/s seatbelt strap twisted
rear discs deteriorating
rear tyres deteriorating
undertray fitted at front
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre chassis rails damaged
n/s seatbelt strap twisted
rear discs deteriorating
rear tyres deteriorating
undertray fitted at front
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R214 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 ECR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R214 ECR registered?
R214 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2002.
Is R214 ECR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R214 ECR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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