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AJ02 JWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 87,392 miles

general underside suspension surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,391 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underside suspension surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 86,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,986 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,986 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,423 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 76,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake calliper (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,063 miles

front brake discs are in a poor condition on inner faces.

front/rear suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear brake disc is in a poor condition on outer face.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link detached from lower balljoint. (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs are in a poor condition on inner faces.

front/rear suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear brake disc is in a poor condition on outer face.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,687 miles

front brake discs are in a poor condition on inner faces.

front inner arches/chassis showing signs of corrosion.

front subframe/suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

outer sills at rear showing signs of corrosion.

park brake travel will require attention/adjustment.

rear subframe/suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,186 miles

front and rear suspension arms badly corroded.

nearside sill badly corroding at rear.

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroding within front arches.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,746 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,056 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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AJ02 JWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ02 JWW, 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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AJ02 JWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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