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MA02 JWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 39,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 39,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 39,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,586 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

underbody,suspension and sills covered in sealer

Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,539 miles

both sills corroded and weak

corrosion to brake pipes

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,623 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 36,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,404 miles

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 35,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 34,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,444 miles

both front tyres spliting not to cords

Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,407 miles

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

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

both front tyres spliting not to cords

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,056 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 May 2007 16,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,499 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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MA02 JWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA02 JWC, 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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MA02 JWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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