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R654 UHP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,533 mi
Last recorded152,533 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 UHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 152,533 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 151,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 151,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,491 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 150,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 145,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,600 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 137,600 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,199 miles

Both chassis legs damaged.

NSR light unit outer casing damaged.

OSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 128,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both chassis legs damaged.

NSR light unit outer casing damaged.

OSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 121,951 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Nov 2010 121,951 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,571 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 111,915 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 109,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 108,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 103,082 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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R654 UHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R654 UHP, 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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R654 UHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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