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MW02 JGV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,886 mi
Last recorded104,886 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 JGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 104,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 103,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 102,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,293 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,456 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,858 miles

front & rear discs & pads.........

Pass 31 May 2011 55,956 miles

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

corrosion to underside and os sill

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,213 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

early signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,156 miles

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

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

both wiper blades torn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MW02 JGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW02 JGV, 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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What year was MW02 JGV registered?

MW02 JGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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