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AJ02 JXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,471 mi
Last recorded104,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 104,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 104,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 98,352 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 98,350 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 95,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,668 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 77,776 miles

Both sides rear outer sils corroded

Both sides rear upper hub bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 74,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front dics corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,585 miles

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,418 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 JXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ02 JXH, 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 AJ02 JXH registered?

AJ02 JXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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