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C2 JUW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests54 (40 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

40 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,112 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various underside areas corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,743 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front antiroll bar mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rails rusted around the antiroll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rails rusted around the antiroll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Centre exhaust box pipe is cracked but secure, and the rear flange is heavily rusted.

Rear Inner Both rear inner sills rusting.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,268 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake calipers adjusted to correct excess hand brake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rails rusted around the antiroll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rails rusted around the antiroll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Centre exhaust box pipe is cracked but secure, and the rear flange is heavily rusted.

Rear Inner Both rear inner sills rusting.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,897 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 74,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes protected (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily protected

Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes protected (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily protected

Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,064 miles

under body suspesion and braking parts are heavily under sealed . not fully inspected

Fail 16 Jun 2021 76,064 miles

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

under body suspesion and braking parts are heavily under sealed . not fully inspected

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,446 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,290 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 60,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake drag at nearside front

Pass 19 May 2016 59,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

been under sealed up under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2015 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,583 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

dampness mark at offside rear brake caliper

Pass 16 May 2014 59,003 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,852 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,526 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,011 miles

exhaust sections rusted

front brakes are binding slightly

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s wiper blade rubber is perished

tyres are perished

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust sections rusted

front brakes are binding slightly

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s wiper blade rubber is perished

tyres are perished

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,244 miles

power steering pipe corroded

small cut offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,029 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 49,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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C2 JUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 54 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C2 JUW, 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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C2 JUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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