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R999 PNC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 PNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,985 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,266 miles

Front coil springs loose when vehicle raised

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,166 miles

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

Front coil springs loose when vehicle raised

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,740 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 42,731 miles

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

Both front lower wings rusted

Front and Rear upper and lower suspension arms rusted

Rear exhaust join rusted

Pass 8 May 2014 38,190 miles

outer sills/ wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded heavily

Pass 11 May 2013 35,344 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 35,234 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,447 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,459 miles

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

all suspension parts corroided but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,883 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 PNC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R999 PNC, 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 PNC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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