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RY02 JNV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 JNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 109,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 106,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,314 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,104 miles

o/s & n/s rear sill area corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 98,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2016 97,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,765 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,795 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 JNV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RY02 JNV, 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 JNV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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