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F12 AJT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,468 mi
Last recorded50,468 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 AJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 50,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 48,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,074 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,459 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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F12 AJT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F12 AJT, 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 F12 AJT registered?

F12 AJT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is F12 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 AJT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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