MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
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))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in offside front tyre outer side wall but not showing cords
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake pads low(about 3mm)
off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicators.
off side steering rack gaiter leaking slightly.
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.
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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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What year was RJ02 MKC registered?
RJ02 MKC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.
Is RJ02 MKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ02 MKC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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