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N710 JLY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

260,231 mi
Last recorded260,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 JLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 260,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 269,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 258,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 256,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 256,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 256,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 255,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 255,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 254,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 252,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 247,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 245,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 245,198 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 244,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 241,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 240,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 237,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 237,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 215,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 215,839 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 194,237 miles

center stop lamp disconected in boot

Fail 11 Oct 2007 194,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

center stop lamp disconected in boot

Pass 14 Oct 2006 168,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 168,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 139,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N710 JLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N710 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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What year was N710 JLY registered?

N710 JLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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