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ROT 123X

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROT 123X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 105,822 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 16 May 2018 103,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 96,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 96,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 14 Mar 2015 94,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,538 miles

Beam pattern deteriating on both headlamps

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,195 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bothsides front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,681 miles

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2007 81,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,919 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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ROT 123X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ROT 123X, 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 ROT 123X registered?

ROT 123X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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