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R50 JRL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 JRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no jagged edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within wiper sweep outside zone "a" under 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 109,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no jagged edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within wiper sweep outside zone "a" under 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,172 miles

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

Rear all suspension components heavy surface rust

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,215 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both bulbs weak (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear all suspension components heavy surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,639 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 96,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Rear outer sill repair corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch chassis corroding close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 92,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Rear outer sill repair corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch chassis corroding close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,308 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,486 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,164 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,164 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,034 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,856 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,148 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,148 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,612 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 28,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,457 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 24,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,924 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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R50 JRL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R50 JRL, 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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R50 JRL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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