MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both chassis legs damaged.
NSR light unit outer casing damaged.
OSR outer sill weak with corrosion.
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.
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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