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T694 ROU

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT694 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 dot 09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot 10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 9 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge dot 10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 81,926 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,835 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 80,824 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,409 miles

advise tracking

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,951 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,951 miles

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

both N/S and O/S/R trye side walls craking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,714 miles

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

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

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

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

advise a brake check

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,833 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 45,168 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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T694 ROU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T694 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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T694 ROU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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