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RL02 VZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,243 mi
Last recorded113,243 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 VZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 113,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,766 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs inside wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs inside wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,134 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,934 miles

Rear Exhaust System Corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,777 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,196 miles

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

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust System.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,048 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,533 miles

Both Front & Rear Disc's Corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front & Rear Disc's Corroded.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,009 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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RL02 VZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RL02 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

RL02 VZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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