MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension and subframe components corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to replaced rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill in several areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill in several areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner to outer wheel arch starting to seperate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense damaged but bulb showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under body and front and rear subframes and rear anti roll bar and front lower suspension arms both sides all starting to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under body and front and rear subframes and rear anti roll bar and front lower suspension arms both sides all starting to corrode
Both head light beam images require adjustment
Front and rear number plates require attention
Front brake pads look worn low
Offside Front Wing is damaged
Roof not fully secured
Both head light beam images require adjustment
Front and rear number plates require attention
Front brake pads look worn low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wing is damaged
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Roof not fully secured
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S front tyre worn on inside edge.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RJ02 MJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 RJ02 MJK, 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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RJ02 MJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.
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