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FA51 JEJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,731 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 May 2025 60,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 59,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 56,222 miles

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

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

Front steering and suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 54,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,990 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,861 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,075 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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FA51 JEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FA51 JEJ, 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 FA51 JEJ registered?

FA51 JEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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