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NX02 JYV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 JYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,163 miles

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

boot floor area in o/s and n/r very rusted with holes showing

front and rear suspension very heavily rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 101,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

boot floor area in o/s and n/r very rusted with holes showing

front and rear suspension very heavily rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,176 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,176 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,873 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,673 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,672 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,805 miles

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

near side tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,420 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,915 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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NX02 JYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NX02 JYV, 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 NX02 JYV registered?

NX02 JYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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