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VO02 RJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,491 mi
Last recorded112,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 RJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,758 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 108,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wishbone heavily corroded

Offside Front wishbone heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully assess front to rear and n/s/r cross over metal brake pipes due to coating of grease

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,136 miles

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

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

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

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 RJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO02 RJX, 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 RJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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