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M697 AJN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 AJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,172 miles

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Both headlights have poor beam patterns

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 109,169 miles

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

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Both headlights have poor beam patterns

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 108,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,102 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 106,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 106,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Low On Effort

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all rear exhaust support rubbers perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,312 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 87,209 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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M697 AJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M697 AJN, 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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M697 AJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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