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VO02 RJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 RJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 122,228 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rear sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 116,045 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower body sill

Fail 15 May 2019 116,045 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower body sill

Pass 21 May 2018 105,225 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

Fail 9 May 2018 105,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake has slight travel

slight bind to offside rear brake

slight corrosion to nearside rear lower sill

Pass 11 May 2017 96,413 miles

Both headlamp brackets broken but headlamps secure

Nearside Front Brake - Evidence that has got hot and tightness when turned by hand

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Both headlamp brackets broken but headlamps secure

Nearside Front Brake - Evidence that has got hot and tightness when turned by hand

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rattling noise from inside rear silencer

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,074 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 78,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,802 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,882 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,096 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,727 miles

oil leak

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 RJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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