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MJ02 OPD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,077 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Under body has under seal in some places

Vehicle structure has corrosion in some places

Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Near boot floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Under body has under seal in places

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,188 miles

OS handbrake low effort

OSR tyre tread getting low

deep cut to NSR tyre wall

exhaust back box flange corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear OS (1.1.C.1f)

OS handbrake low effort

OSR tyre tread getting low

deep cut to NSR tyre wall

exhaust back box flange corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,016 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 73,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,083 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not tto cord

nail in tyre o/s/r

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,598 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,561 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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MJ02 OPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ02 OPD, 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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MJ02 OPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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