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MV52 JEO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,490 mi
Last recorded56,490 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 JEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,991 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 54,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,597 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,721 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,979 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 42,940 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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MV52 JEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MV52 JEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV52 JEO registered?

MV52 JEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MV52 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 JEO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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