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AU02 ZJZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,453 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion, suspension components etc

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Sep 2025 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion, suspension components etc

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,064 miles

corrosion, suspension components etc

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,579 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,715 miles

All four tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2019 59,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,591 miles

Both front chassis legs starting to corrode around anti roll bar mountings

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,634 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 43,484 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,484 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,464 miles

all inner brake pads 3//4 worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,891 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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AU02 ZJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU02 ZJZ, 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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AU02 ZJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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