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T691 ROU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT691 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,270 miles

Corrosion to both sills rear

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,440 miles

Corrosion to both sills rear

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,905 miles

Corrosion to both sills rear

Exhaust system deteriorated

Slight leak clutch slave cylinder

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,008 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear service brake and brake just met criteria

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 87,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear service brake and brake just met criteria

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear outer sills corroded but not in any prescribed area

underside of vehicle extensively undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle underside extensively undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,882 miles

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,859 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 41,595 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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T691 ROU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T691 ROU, 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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T691 ROU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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