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MM02 RXX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 RXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,918 miles

eml on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,286 miles

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

engine mangerment light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,007 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,041 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,890 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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MM02 RXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM02 RXX, 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 MM02 RXX registered?

MM02 RXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is MM02 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM02 RXX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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