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RK52 ORZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ORZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,302 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front sill corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,297 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,671 miles

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 61,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both outer sill panels at rear

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,036 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 41,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 16,086 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)

front numberplate is damaged( but be read)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,086 miles

front numberplate is damaged( but be read)

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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RK52 ORZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK52 ORZ, 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 RK52 ORZ registered?

RK52 ORZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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