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RD02 ESU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 ESU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 149,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery tray holed and corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,431 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

floor corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 149,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

floor corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut to side wall

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill corroeded

both rear wheel arch corroeded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 148,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cut to side wall

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner & outer sill corroeded

both rear wheel arch corroeded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 148,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall silght cut

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both inner & outer sill corroeded

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,404 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 3 Dec 2014 146,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 144,410 miles

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cut on side wall

rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 17 Dec 2013 144,409 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre cut on side wall

rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 29 Nov 2012 138,527 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

play in nearisde fornt drop link

rear and main metal brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2012 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

front brake pads low

front discs worn

play in nearisde fornt drop link

rear and main metal brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,306 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 116,267 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 101,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,594 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 87,594 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,647 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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RD02 ESU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RD02 ESU, 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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RD02 ESU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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