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RL02 VZV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 VZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 107,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,199 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,018 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,800 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 105,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,435 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,133 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,490 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre sidewall starting to crack and perish

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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RL02 VZV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RL02 VZV, 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 RL02 VZV registered?

RL02 VZV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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