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T833 TCA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT833 TCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 111,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel dented

Oil leaking

Under body corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,310 miles

Front Both. Tyre becoming perished.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,310 miles

Front Both. Tyre becoming perished.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,046 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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T833 TCA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T833 TCA, 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 T833 TCA registered?

T833 TCA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is T833 TCA safe to buy?

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