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HD02 RKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,300 mi
Last recorded198,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 RKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 198,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,321 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2023 190,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 189,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,244 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 189,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 189,160 miles

Slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 31 Aug 2018 189,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 189,401 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 188,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 188,794 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 177,203 miles

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

corrosion to rear of o/s sill panel just out of seat belt perscribed area

n/s/r beake pipe corroded at rear end o/s/r corroded half way down

tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 2mm 185/60R14 82H

Fail 16 Feb 2015 177,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

cent to rear exhaust joint in very poor condition and slightly leaking

corrosion to rear of o/s sill panel just out of seat belt perscribed area

n/s/r beake pipe corroded at rear end o/s/r corroded half way down

tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 2mm 185/60R14 82H

Pass 10 Feb 2014 166,206 miles

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

tread dpths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 166,206 miles

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

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

alternator belt fraying.

tread dpths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,598 miles

general corrosion to exhaust and under body, corrosion forming to o/s/f 'A' pillar, corrosion forming to both rear outer sill panelling,

n/s/f brake binding slightly, front brake pads getting low and corrosion / wear to front and rear brake discs, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 5.5mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, 185/60/14 82h

Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,930 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H

Fail 7 Feb 2012 136,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/14 82H

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,563 miles

both wiper blades slightly smearing

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 185/60r14 82h

Pass 11 Feb 2010 109,867 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,623 miles

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 31,134 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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HD02 RKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD02 RKA, 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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HD02 RKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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