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VO02 RGZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 RGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,494 miles

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

NSR wheel arch corroded

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

OSF wing corroded near sill

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,885 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 118,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,322 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 114,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking

front blades leave lines

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

slight corrosion n/s/r arch

slight corrosion o/s/r arch

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,308 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,188 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,931 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise four wheel alignment to be done

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise four wheel alignment to be done

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s/f tyres cracked in side walls

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,570 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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VO02 RGZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VO02 RGZ, 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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VO02 RGZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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