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G6 RNN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 RNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/side n/side rear outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,961 miles

o/side n/side rear sills corroding

tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,551 miles

o/side n/side rear outer sills corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2020 63,549 miles

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

o/side n/side rear outer sills corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,369 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,140 miles

rear sills corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,108 miles

rear sills corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/side rear wheel slight binding

rear sills corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,095 miles

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 62,095 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,851 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,488 miles

slight corrosion rear n/side sill

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,575 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,972 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 34,972 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G6 RNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G6 RNN, 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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G6 RNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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