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ND02 ZJN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND02 ZJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

rear arches frilly

Fail 2 Jun 2026 93,812 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 91,813 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded at bottom of front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear arches crusty

Fail 10 May 2025 91,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded at bottom of front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded at bottom of front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,986 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal off side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frames crusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,827 miles

Offside Rear H\BRAKE POOR

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,632 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,632 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,775 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,422 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,399 miles

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,189 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front 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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ND02 ZJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ND02 ZJN, 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 ND02 ZJN registered?

ND02 ZJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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