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MM02 RXY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill weak

both front brake back plates corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill weak

both front brake back plates corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

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

Nearside outer sill getting weak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust system getting weak

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perrished

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

Nearside outer sill getting weak

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,837 miles

under body corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,834 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

both outer sill weak

surface corrosion to all under body

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,621 miles

all under body rusty

both outer sills weak

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs heavly corroded on inner face of disc

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,187 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,432 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight cracking on all tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,599 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 50,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,235 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,984 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,971 miles

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,755 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 26,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,314 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 RXY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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