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H541 JBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,926 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + lower rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,820 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 135,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 133,627 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 133,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake is not working on this side.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake is not working on this side.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,583 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear chassis above subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Aug 2020 124,583 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear chassis above subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,990 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 116,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre shape distorted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 111,219 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)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s wiper begining to split

Pass 30 May 2012 108,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 99,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,645 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on edges.

Pass 29 May 2008 88,152 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2008 88,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,641 miles

front no plate cracked

handbrake lever has high operation

offside wiper blade starting to split

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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H541 JBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H541 JBJ, 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 H541 JBJ registered?

H541 JBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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