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RJ02 MJV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower suspension bushes lower arm worn

n/s sill welded

o/s sill welded

rear suspension and cross member corroded

signs of corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

signs of corrosion o/s inner wing

signs of corrosion o/s sill

under trays fitted front of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2019 99,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower suspension bushes lower arm worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s sill welded

o/s sill welded

rear suspension and cross member corroded

signs of corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills

signs of corrosion o/s inner wing

signs of corrosion o/s sill

under trays fitted front of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,011 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 90,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,150 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 84,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,497 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 69,495 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,591 miles

some corosion of the rear discs.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 66,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some corosion of the rear discs.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,165 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,316 miles

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

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,759 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 50,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,305 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 MJV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

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

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