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N416 JLY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 JLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front head light image poor

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and are feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 138,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front head light image poor

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and are feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil area of sump . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 138,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil area of sump . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished close to splitting. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished close to splitting. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 137,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,167 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance/efficiency just met

Pass 6 Jul 2020 135,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a poor image.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Unit is at a slight angle. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 134,915 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Front/discs faces rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 134,169 miles

Coolant leak radiator split ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,370 miles

Coolant leak radiator, level down a little.

Nearside Headlamp light unit a little loose.

Offside Headlamp light unit has turned to an angle.

Oil leak front of engine area.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,072 miles

Headlamp len's at a slight angle and nearside a little loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 124,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 120,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,026 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 30 Oct 2008 113,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 108,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 107,272 miles

near side front tyre bald inner edge

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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N416 JLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N416 JLY, 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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N416 JLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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