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MV52 JFZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 JFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 72,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,880 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,275 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,854 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,291 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2007 41,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,983 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 JFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

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

Is MV52 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 JFZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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