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MX02 JAX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 JAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 97,583 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,177 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,561 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to n/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 71,561 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to n/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 71,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to n/s rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

non obligatory mirror damaged , n/s

Pass 7 May 2015 68,043 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)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 68,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 63,236 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 63,127 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 59,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 59,193 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,152 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.DAMAGE TO FRONT AND REAR.

REAR DIFF INSECURE.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,705 miles

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

advice fronttyres outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,988 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,236 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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MX02 JAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX02 JAX, 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 MX02 JAX registered?

MX02 JAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is MX02 JAX safe to buy?

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