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MJ02 ORA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ORA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators heavy edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all outer wheel arches

corrosion to both front outer sills

underside of vehicle body and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,966 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight edge wear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from belt area

underside of vehicle has a thick coat of underseal to suspension chassis and brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2024 92,965 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight edge wear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from belt area

underside of vehicle has a thick coat of underseal to suspension chassis and brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2023 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 91,373 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s/r outer sill covered by tape but still holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all underside suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 90,392 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( roll bar bracket ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,623 miles

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

Front various suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front various suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 83,016 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,823 miles

offside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2014 70,752 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 2 May 2014 70,745 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 14 May 2013 62,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,890 miles

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

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

handbrake req adjusting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,307 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 ORA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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