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RK02 LLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 LLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 32,902 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear supension corroded rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 32,208 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts have surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle not within 30cm of a structural mount

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Mar 2019 30,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Possible caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle not within 30cm of a structural mount

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle not within 30cm of a structural mount

Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,387 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel starting to bind, little free movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle not within 30cm of a structural mount

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,149 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

multiple points of corrosion to underside, brake & suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,100 miles

multiple points of corrosion to front & rear brake & suspension components and vehicle underside

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished due to age (2005)

both front and offside rear brakes binding

both nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

both rear outer sills have corrosion starting

genaral corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface corrosion evident to both front lower suspension arms

surface corrosion evident to both rear outer sills

surface corrosion evident to both rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,009 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,774 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,186 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 LLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LLA, 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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RK02 LLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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