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V31 RWN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,347 mi
Last recorded83,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 RWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,347 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross pipe - n/s rear to o/s tee-junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 77,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Hand brake lever travel is high.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension components heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,817 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,674 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,819 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,796 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracking (advise require replacement soon)

various suspension balljoint protective rubber boots perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,080 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,249 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all 4 tyres side walls starting to perish and crack

front discs inner faces starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,594 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,422 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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V31 RWN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V31 RWN, 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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V31 RWN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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