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AO02 ZNJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,617 miles

underside general rusty front and rear sub frames and general body

Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside general rusty front and rear sub frames and general body

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,901 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,285 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,208 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,534 miles

under components and under side of car corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 42,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside wiper rubber splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,610 miles

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

Nearside wiper rubber splitting

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,023 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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AO02 ZNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO02 ZNJ, 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 AO02 ZNJ registered?

AO02 ZNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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