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S914 RAH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 RAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF & OSR (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,458 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,455 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 87,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressures incorrect

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 87,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play NOT CHECKED (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 87,171 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 87,171 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,997 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF & both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,994 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre obviously under inflated All but nsf was flat (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,536 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,201 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 85,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

osf brake binding

wipers poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,621 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,711 miles

Brake fluid level below max level.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,934 miles

both rear sills getting very thin at rear ends but not holed yet

Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear sills getting very thin at rear ends but not holed yet

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,970 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside front tyre worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,469 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edges

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres worn on the inside edges

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 54,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,733 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 46,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,438 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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S914 RAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S914 RAH, 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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S914 RAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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