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RF02 UXN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,953 mi
Last recorded103,953 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 UXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened bracket has 1 loose fixing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repair corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan rail dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repair corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle lower outer bushes both sides of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 101,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,608 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,504 miles

slight engine oil leak

some rust under car

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall!

Offside Rear outer sill corroded!

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc corroded!

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,179 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has 2 cuts on inner sidewall, strong advise

Oil level low

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,611 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2012 64,305 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,305 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 4,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 2,690 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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RF02 UXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF02 UXN, 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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What year was RF02 UXN registered?

RF02 UXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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