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R12 PJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 PJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,545 miles

Car modified for raly with rollcage, bucket seats etc

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,095 miles

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

under body and suspension under sealed through out

Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,948 miles

all suspension rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2022 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 90,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,196 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 89,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,088 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 86,088 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/f tyre perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2014 80,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 80,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,215 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,408 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 30,705 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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R12 PJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R12 PJO, 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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R12 PJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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