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R214 ECR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 ECR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,415 miles

o/s/f wing mirror casing broken

rear brake pads getting low

rear sills and n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 123,209 miles

o/s/f mirror cover broken

rear brake pads getting low

rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,720 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,435 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

large cracks in front tyres

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,586 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 120,819 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 119,153 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 117,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 115,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,009 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 20 Apr 2007 102,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 98,248 miles

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.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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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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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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