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R441 SNB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 SNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,827 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

number of suspension components corroded

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 25 Jun 2025 105,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

number of suspension components corroded

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,759 miles

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

number of suspension components corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front discs corroded on inside face

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 102,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front discs corroded on inside face

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,506 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

number of suspension parts corroded

o/s/r inner wing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

number of suspension parts corroded

o/s/r inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,501 miles

o/s/r wing to floor corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 95,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r wing to floor corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,219 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 91,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,029 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 29 May 2018 83,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 83,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc badly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 79,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 76,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 76,439 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs corroded. o/s door will not lock with key

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 18 Feb 2014 72,841 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,841 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 48,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,585 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 28,274 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2006 18,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,294 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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R441 SNB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R441 SNB, 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 R441 SNB registered?

R441 SNB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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