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MJ02 OPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,716 miles

parking brake efficiency just met n/s lower

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,144 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,525 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,570 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 89,569 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,022 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,415 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,309 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,193 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,685 miles

Both sides, rear section outer sills very minor corrosion

Lower engine / gearbox covers fitted restricting access to components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe across rear subframe corroding N/S/R end

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,125 miles

all tyres are starting to crack in the tread

offside rear outer skin of the sill is corroding & peeling away suggest to plate up before it goes through the main sill

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear outer sills sorroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 May 2011 68,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,282 miles

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

Offside Front 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 wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 58,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,885 miles

nearside front tyre low outside tread

offside and nearside rear tyres low inside treads

offside front tyre BALD inside tread

Fail 1 May 2008 52,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre low outside tread

offside and nearside rear tyres low inside treads

offside front tyre BALD inside tread

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,632 miles

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

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 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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