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CK02 JZF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,719 mi
Last recorded28,719 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 JZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 28,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 12,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 5,341 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Wheel has a bind when turned by hand

Offside Front Wheel has a bind when turned by hand.

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Fail 9 Mar 2023 5,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Wheel has a bind when turned by hand

Offside Front Wheel has a bind when turned by hand.

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 5 Nov 2021 5,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 4,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 3,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 2,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 1,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 1,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 1,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 1,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 1,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 1,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 759 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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CK02 JZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CK02 JZF, 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 CK02 JZF registered?

CK02 JZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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