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RY02 JNN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 JNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,606 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 70,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area does not feel firm when you press it with your finger and thumb. Within 30 cms of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area does not feel firm when you press it with your finger and thumb. Within 30 cms of seatbelt mounting, previously repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 66,220 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,758 miles

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,012 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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RY02 JNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY02 JNN, 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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RY02 JNN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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