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T933 RKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT933 RKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,108 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ENGINE NOISEY (WORN BOTTOM END ?)

baffels gone in rear exhaust silencer

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads 1/2-3/4 worn?

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,442 miles

osf body damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 115,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf body damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,001 miles

osr tyre very much on limit on edge,engine knocking,engine smokes,nsf brake binding,front pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres are on limit

Fail 4 Feb 2010 109,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres are on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,744 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 100,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,394 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 92,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,299 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 80,299 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,015 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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T933 RKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T933 RKR, 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 T933 RKR registered?

T933 RKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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