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EF02 JCV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,283 miles

abs is working when pressing the brake pedal slowly and juddering slightly

front inner wheel arches (chassis rail) corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded slightly

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,280 miles

rear axle sub frame rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,323 miles

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

X2 rear tyres distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

X2 rear tyres slightly distorted in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,227 miles

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

X4 tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 27,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 14,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,659 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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EF02 JCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF02 JCV, 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 EF02 JCV registered?

EF02 JCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is EF02 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 JCV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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