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RY02 ZHH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,484 mi
Last recorded30,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 ZHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 30,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 30,471 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 29,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 28,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

all four tyre's cracked on outer edges

Fail 3 May 2018 25,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

all four tyre's cracked on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,591 miles

both front tyre's cracked on outer edges

both rear tyre's starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,505 miles

all four tyre's cracked on outer shoulders

Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,505 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyre's cracked on outer shoulders

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,034 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 22,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,080 miles

All Four Tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,502 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack and perish †handbrake could do with some adjustment

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 ZHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ZHH, 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 RY02 ZHH registered?

RY02 ZHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 ZHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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