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YJ02 RKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,492 mi
Last recorded96,492 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 RKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 96,492 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Drivers door pillar starting to corrode

Front And rear subframes corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 96,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroding

Drivers door pillar starting to corrode

Front And rear subframes corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 90,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 83,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 77,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 77,532 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 72,459 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 57,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 23,642 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 RKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 RKR, 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 RKR registered?

YJ02 RKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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