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HJ02 DME

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,904 mi
Last recorded46,904 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,904 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,491 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2023 45,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,789 miles

Central Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Front Lower both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,593 miles

nearside front tyre perished but not to excess.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 13,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,855 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 DME is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ02 DME, 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

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What year was HJ02 DME registered?

HJ02 DME is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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