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RJ52 YDV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread exposing cords.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 81,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread exposing cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,161 miles

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

osf chassis corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2015 79,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osf chassis corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,407 miles

os outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

os outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,989 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,754 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,359 miles

rear tyre walls cracking up

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,261 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 34,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ52 YDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ52 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ52 YDV registered?

RJ52 YDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 YDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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