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DX02 RCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

underneath of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,942 miles

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

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

all front suspension corroded

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and both rear shock absorber casings corroded

corrosion to both outer sills

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake ferrules

light corrosion to all rear brake ferrules

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

front & rear shockers corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 73,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

front & rear shockers corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,335 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,950 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,008 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 54,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,390 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,390 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f/inner pad 95% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,710 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 RCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX02 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

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