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AJ02 VHM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS UPPERS AND LOWERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 87,971 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REARS UPPERS AND LOWERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 83,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,019 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing castellated nut. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excessively carroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing from castellated nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 71,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 70,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,455 miles

rear brake disc badly coroded

rear sills coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,490 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,490 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,938 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 32,116 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 VHM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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