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RJ02 MJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,977 mi
Last recorded129,977 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 129,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,503 miles

General corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,554 miles

general corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2021 119,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 118,078 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 118,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear to n/s flexi hose both ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above top suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 117,991 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 117,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracking outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle heavy corrosion to suspension arms and components but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Apr 2018 116,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 115,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,888 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 47,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 38,881 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 MJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

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

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