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R395 ECR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,708 mi
Last recorded169,708 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 ECR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 169,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 169,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 156,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,826 miles

corrosion in power steering pipes

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill and both front chassis legs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 128,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 122,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 118,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 118,378 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 112,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 100,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R395 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R395 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 R395 ECR registered?

R395 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is R395 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 ECR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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