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T999 RJK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 RJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,170 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 47,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,338 miles

Offside Chassis rail corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,949 miles

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,983 miles

Offside Front Chassis rail slight has corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 43,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake has slight binding

Offside and nearside outer body sills ends corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,136 miles

advised nsr osr sill ends rusty not holed

advised rear pads getting low

advised slight binding osr brake not ecessive

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,677 miles

advised osf road wheel slight buckel

advised osr nsr sill ends rusty corroded

advised osr slight binding brake

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,311 miles

advised rear pads low

advised slight binding osr brake

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,195 miles

Offside Rear sill rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,578 miles

advised front suspension corroded

advised rear exhaust corroded

advised rear outer sill os ns corroded not eccessive

advised rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2015 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,643 miles

Battery earth strap broken on rear chassis rail

Nearside wiper blade split ends

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Unable to open offside window

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,246 miles

advised rear exhaust corroded flange

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,227 miles

tyres are cut central of tread,o/s and n/s/f

Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,503 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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T999 RJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow 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 T999 RJK, 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 T999 RJK registered?

T999 RJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is T999 RJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T999 RJK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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