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MIJ 2984

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,125 mi
Last recorded70,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 2984
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 70,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill panelling not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,497 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 65,479 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 35,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,063 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

CORROSIN IN NEARSIDE REAR CILL PANEL...

Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perished

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perished

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 May 2013 18,749 miles

slight corrosion to front suspension

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 4 May 2012 17,894 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,894 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,369 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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MIJ 2984 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MIJ 2984, 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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MIJ 2984 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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