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NJ02 MUW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

15,910 mi
Last recorded15,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 MUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 15,910 miles

UNDER BODY COVERD BY SEALENT ,NOT ALLOWING TO DO PROPPER INSPECTION

Pass 20 Feb 2025 15,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 15,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 14,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 13,747 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 13,613 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,210 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,059 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,361 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 11,575 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 10,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lightly corroded on inner faces.

N/s/f tyre worn low on outer tread edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,451 miles

front n/s and o/s brake discs slightly pitted in surfaces.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s and n/s front brake discs slight pitting inner edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 4,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 4,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 2,644 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 MUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

NJ02 MUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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