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T24 ARD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 ARD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 5,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 5,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,993 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,254 miles

full exhaust system and underside of car corroded slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,534 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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T24 ARD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T24 ARD, 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 T24 ARD registered?

T24 ARD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is T24 ARD safe to buy?

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