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MJ02 ORL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 138,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside and outer sills have light corrosion

Fail 7 May 2025 138,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside and outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 133,002 miles

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2024 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front wing corroded

underside covered in oil

Fail 7 Nov 2022 124,631 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front wing corroded

underside covered in oil

Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,073 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 120,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,845 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 112,714 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 112,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,735 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,735 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension and underbody corrosion

Fail 7 May 2016 104,420 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension and underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,887 miles

both front tyres slight cracks

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills corroded.

Engine oil on minimum.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sharp piece of metal stuck in offside rear tyre.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2013 81,741 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear.

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

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Fail 2 May 2013 81,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills corroded at rear.

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

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Pass 7 May 2012 73,478 miles

Rear offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2011 66,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2010

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 54,972 miles

oil dampness around sump area

vehicle fitted with dirt shield unable to cheak front tested items

Pass 10 May 2008 47,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2007 38,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 38,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 30,892 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 ORL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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