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NJ02 DDE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 DDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 114,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,697 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,307 miles

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

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks excessivly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,305 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks excessivly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 92,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,086 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,006 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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NJ02 DDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ02 DDE, 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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NJ02 DDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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