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R57 XKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 XKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Mounting point damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch rusted through next to shock absorber mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill rusted through. Within mounting point of drivers seat. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Mounting point damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 111,832 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 110,119 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,334 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake sticking. advise further investigation

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing outer

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,425 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 89,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 85,251 miles

Both centre chassis rails damaged

Centre stop lamp not working

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 80,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,508 miles

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

rear brake pads worn thin

rear of sills starting to corrode

track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

rear brake pads worn thin

rear of sills starting to corrode

track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,953 miles

Nearside chassis slightly distorted.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 61,952 miles

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

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

Nearside chassis slightly distorted.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,173 miles

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

both longitudinal chassis legs distorted

both outer door sills corroded at rear

Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 42,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 42,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 27 Dec 2006 37,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,768 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R57 XKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R57 XKR, 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 R57 XKR registered?

R57 XKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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