CarVerify

Free Car Check

F22 JHW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 JHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 140,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,756 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 140,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In boot (4.13 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 139,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 139,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

Fail 25 Apr 2018 139,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

Pass 12 May 2017 138,642 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age [05]

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 May 2017 138,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age [05]

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2016 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2015 133,558 miles

Oil leak

engine misfiring

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 131,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

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

advise rear tyres perished

both rear springs corroded

nearside wiper split

Fail 6 May 2014 131,976 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front droplink rubbers slightly perrished

both rear tyrs perrished

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 May 2013 129,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 126,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 123,981 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 121,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 119,360 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 116,800 miles

offside front chassis box section slightly damaged

offside rear outer lower door sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2007 115,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 113,823 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F22 JHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F22 JHW, 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 F22 JHW?

You can check the full history of F22 JHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F22 JHW registered?

F22 JHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is F22 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 JHW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F22 JHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F22 JHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.