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R33 RTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 RTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,191 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,971 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,695 miles

corrosion along both sills

Fail 7 Aug 2015 60,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion along both sills

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,649 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,905 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,905 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,519 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear inner part of the discs are pitted.

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear inner part of the discs are pitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,329 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,251 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,878 miles

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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R33 RTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R33 RTW, 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 R33 RTW registered?

R33 RTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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