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GF02 JZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,159 mi
Last recorded50,159 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 JZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 50,159 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 50,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,460 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,373 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,041 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2022 49,027 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside / inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,802 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,793 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS DETERIORATED

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill blistered (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has bald inner edge and perished

nearside rear shocker weak

Fail 27 Jan 2017 34,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill blistered (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has bald inner edge and perished

nearside rear shocker weak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,488 miles

nearside and offside outer sills are blistered

offside front tyre outer wall is split

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,459 miles

offside rear outer sill blistered, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,209 miles

offside power steering rack damp, front discs corroded, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Jan 2012 24,476 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 18,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,768 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,022 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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GF02 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF02 JZO, 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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GF02 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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