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C5 AEJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 149,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 149,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,814 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 149,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 149,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 148,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 148,777 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 148,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 148,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 148,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 147,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 147,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 147,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 146,672 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 146,178 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 145,854 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2007 144,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 144,622 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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C5 AEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C5 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 AEJ?

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What year was C5 AEJ registered?

C5 AEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is C5 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 AEJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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