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RBZ 9924

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,402 mi
Last recorded112,402 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 9924
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,402 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Both sill panels towards the rear corroding

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,790 miles

Nearside Front bolt missing from exhaust, but secure

Nearside Front chassis corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill has a small hole

Fail 1 Aug 2016 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bolt missing from exhaust, but secure

Offside Rear Inner sill has a small hole

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 103,993 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,165 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 95,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,650 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 77,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,125 miles

Front no plate has tape rapt around it

Offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,416 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,534 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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RBZ 9924 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBZ 9924, 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 RBZ 9924 registered?

RBZ 9924 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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