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MJ02 SYX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 SYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By a/roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By a/roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By a/roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,416 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,416 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,780 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 70,185 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 70,185 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 68,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,693 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,456 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre side wall split

Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre side wall split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,195 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,710 miles

discs surface rust all round

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,492 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,398 miles

all tyres beginning to crack in between treads but ok

Fail 24 Aug 2006 14,398 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres beginning to crack in between treads but ok

Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,648 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 SYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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