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T333 ACB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 ACB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,353 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,601 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,285 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 42,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,662 miles

Front tyres detteriating,n/s/f sidewall cut not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear tyres deteriating

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,685 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 4,509 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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T333 ACB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T333 ACB, 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 T333 ACB registered?

T333 ACB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is T333 ACB safe to buy?

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