2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R361 ECR
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2002. Recorded mileage 109,108 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R361 ECR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 109,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R361 ECR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (R361 ECR) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R361 ECR Mileage History
- 30/11/2021109,108 mi
- 30/11/2021109,108 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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