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NJ02 DDK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 DDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,720 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,265 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,719 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,586 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,975 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 DDK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NJ02 DDK, 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 NJ02 DDK registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ02 DDK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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