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RJ02 MJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 56,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin .. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 30,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,765 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 26,495 miles

Both nearside tyres have damage to outer walls

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,041 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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RJ02 MJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RJ02 MJO, 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 RJ02 MJO registered?

RJ02 MJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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