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R999 MJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 MJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

under seal all over car

Fail 18 Mar 2026 107,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

under seal all over car

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,438 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavilly undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,208 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,157 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,267 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 93,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,209 miles

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

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,651 miles

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,392 miles

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs, little worn

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 81,151 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak RAD ()

EML IS ON

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes are lightly binding on u/l

Rear brake discs, little worn

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,034 miles

all suspension components rust corrosion

crack in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,034 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components rust corrosion

crack in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,551 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded,

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,433 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering pipes corroded,o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outter sills corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,975 miles

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

exhaust system has corrosion

hand brake travel high but still some reserve travel

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,974 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion

hand brake travel high but still some reserve travel

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,665 miles

rear inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,225 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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R999 MJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R999 MJM, 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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R999 MJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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