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RJ02 MKC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 113,184 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no fan belt alternator seized (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill at rear showing catalloy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill showing catalloy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 112,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,536 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,550 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 104,549 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 103,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,781 miles

Nearside Back box rubber splitting, exhaust could drop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,972 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 71,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 58,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,638 miles

front brake pads low(about 3mm)

off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicators.

off side steering rack gaiter leaking slightly.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,638 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake pads low(about 3mm)

off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicators.

off side steering rack gaiter leaking slightly.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,948 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 MKC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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