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MM02 RYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 RYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,168 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 145,977 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,506 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY /SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,300 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 133,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside

Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,866 miles

n/s+o/s rear inner sills corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,147 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 104,416 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills rusty only just passable

Fail 27 Jul 2015 104,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s outer sills rusty only just passable

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,718 miles

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

advised both outer sills show corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,916 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)

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 RYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

MM02 RYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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