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YJ02 RKP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 RKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,761 miles

Rear sub-frame surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,006 miles

corrosion to offside front lower wing but not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front lower wing but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,041 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,041 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,420 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,961 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,961 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,070 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 6,998 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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YJ02 RKP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ02 RKP, 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 YJ02 RKP registered?

YJ02 RKP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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