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RIB 7098

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,466 mi
Last recorded98,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 7098
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 98,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle heavy underseal on components

Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,305 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,255 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,192 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,243 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,509 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 49,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perishing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres perishing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,047 miles

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,047 miles

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

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2010 31,235 miles

Both drivers and passengers upper and lower wishbones corroded.

Both drivers and passsengers upper and lower wishbones have surface cporrosion.

Both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Whole exhaust sysytem deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,235 miles

Both drivers and passengers upper and lower wishbones corroded.

Both drivers and passsengers upper and lower wishbones have surface cporrosion.

Both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion.

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Whole exhaust sysytem deteriorated.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 8 wisbones light corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,457 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 14,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,043 miles

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

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

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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RIB 7098 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RIB 7098, 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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RIB 7098 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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