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DX02 RCF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,740 miles

Various front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Various front and rear suspension components corroding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Was detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 65,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,793 miles

Both sills corroding at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 63,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, holed by corrosion with 30cm of NSF lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on roller brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to check the brake vacuum servo, failed brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,509 miles

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Front Tyre wearing inneredge

Both rear outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,993 miles

Nearside Rear Has a weld repair and is coorroding

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,485 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 60,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,049 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

General under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,047 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,046 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,167 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,246 miles

both front tyres - sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,973 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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DX02 RCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DX02 RCF, 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 DX02 RCF registered?

DX02 RCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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