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90 JAN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,017 mi
Last recorded61,017 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 JAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,017 miles

All steering and suspension part corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,974 miles

All rear suspension corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,624 miles

Slight blow from centre/rear exhaust.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,254 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,246 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,238 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 36,900 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,488 miles

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 262,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,286 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,611 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,210 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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90 JAN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 90 JAN, 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 90 JAN registered?

90 JAN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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