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HJ02 DDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 104,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 113,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,686 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,774 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer edge corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch ,chassis rail expanding by D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - front chassis rails, rear upper arches, outer sills, front and rear suspension components.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 96,154 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch creeping behind arch lining (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch on chassis rail, next to D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer edge corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch ,chassis rail expanding by D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - front chassis rails, rear upper arches, outer sills, front and rear suspension components.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,987 miles

corrosion to sills, chassis rails, inner wheel arches and suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,385 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails bu anti roll bar D bush mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,321 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d rubber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres perished

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,321 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d rubber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,376 miles

Rear tyres perished

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,751 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 61,496 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 61,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,811 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,811 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,906 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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HJ02 DDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ02 DDZ, 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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HJ02 DDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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