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R941 CET

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,590 mi
Last recorded38,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 38,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,324 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,327 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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R941 CET is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R941 CET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R941 CET registered?

R941 CET is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is R941 CET safe to buy?

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