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EG02 JVM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,508 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 112,057 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,175 miles

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

Nearside headlight output is slightly dim.

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

Rear high level brake light is inoperative.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil dipstick pull is damaged and level requires top up.

lower body outer sills at both sides are corroding.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,142 miles

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,709 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,250 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,541 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cuts

Pass 21 May 2009 61,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 52,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,541 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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EG02 JVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG02 JVM, 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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EG02 JVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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