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RK02 LJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,834 mi
Last recorded70,834 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 LJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 70,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,551 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 48,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 47,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre looks under inflated

Pass 20 May 2016 46,119 miles

Oily liquid on undertray unable to see a leak or seepage.

Undertray fitted obscurring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 45,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 45,068 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 42,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,621 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.185/60r14 82h

Pass 18 May 2012 40,847 miles

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre on outer edge.

Pass 26 May 2011 39,373 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and started perishing with age.185/60r14 82h

Pass 27 May 2010 35,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,387 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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RK02 LJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK02 LJY, 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 RK02 LJY registered?

RK02 LJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 LJY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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