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R665 UHP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,402 mi
Last recorded175,402 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 UHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 175,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 174,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 174,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 172,122 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 166,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 165,813 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 162,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 162,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 162,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside lower rear outersill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 160,908 miles

o,s,f fluid on o both outer sill,s corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 153,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,670 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 136,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 128,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 122,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 119,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 114,596 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 111,798 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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R665 UHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R665 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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R665 UHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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