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RRX 15

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,095 mi
Last recorded121,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 15
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,095 miles

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,542 miles

both rear arches are corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 94,997 miles

both rear arches are corroded but have no sharp protrusions

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 90,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,848 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corossion developing at existing pre drilled hole, will require attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weakening through corossion will require attention soon n/s/r not too bad at present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,853 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corosion on rear discs not in swept area of pads

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some slight front tyre wear inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,339 miles

some slight front tyre wear inner edges

Pass 23 May 2012 48,357 miles

a little wear on front tyre inner edge

o/s/ wiper a little smeary

Pass 24 May 2011 43,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,747 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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RRX 15 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RRX 15, 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 RRX 15 registered?

RRX 15 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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