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R570 BAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 BAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 108,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,277 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,274 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 78,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 74,549 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,549 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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R570 BAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R570 BAY, 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 R570 BAY registered?

R570 BAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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