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MJ02 OPR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 OPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 122,292 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,863 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,650 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear tyre badly perished

under body has general corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear tyre badly perished

under body has general corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,384 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,444 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 57,048 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 41,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,334 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,526 miles

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 18 May 2006 22,096 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 OPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ02 OPR, 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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What year was MJ02 OPR registered?

MJ02 OPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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