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RG51 FRC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,026 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,501 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 115,459 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,433 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 15 Jan 2009 78,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 65,512 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 65,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 39,732 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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RG51 FRC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RG51 FRC, 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 RG51 FRC registered?

RG51 FRC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is RG51 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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