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RM02 RAT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,899 mi
Last recorded54,899 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 RAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,899 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,765 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 54,765 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,630 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 54,402 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 54,004 miles

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,639 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,639 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,253 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,622 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,173 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,173 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,853 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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RM02 RAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RM02 RAT, 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 RM02 RAT registered?

RM02 RAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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