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RD02 EYE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 EYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,676 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,660 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 78,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2020 78,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint castellated nut split pin missing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,138 miles

general corrosion to all under body suspension units

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,138 miles

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

general corrosion to all under body suspension units

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,720 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY ON SIDEWALL

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,422 miles

all under body susspension componets corroded

nearside outter sill corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,876 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,279 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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RD02 EYE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RD02 EYE, 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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RD02 EYE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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