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T44 DWE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 DWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,353 miles

Exhaust Emissions Higher Than Standard

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

belly pans fitted

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 20 May 2019 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

belly pans fitted

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 14 May 2018 101,948 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 101,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 99,811 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 97,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

mil light on

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2015 92,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,982 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front brake slightly binding

rear exhaust join deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 86,421 miles

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

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

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 83,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,161 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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T44 DWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T44 DWE, 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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T44 DWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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