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NX02 JZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 JZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf sill holed (corroded) outside pescribed area

underside has light corrotion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,233 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf floor holed (34cm) from suspention mount

Fail 13 Jul 2020 100,233 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf floor holed (34cm) from suspention mount

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,479 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Heavily undersealed.

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

Underbody and suspension heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Heavily undersealed.

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

Underbody and suspension heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & or undetrays fitted to the vehicle partialy obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,860 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front inner wings (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody crossmembers & suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor, inner sills & inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,099 miles

N/S/R anti roll bar link has slight play

O/S/R anti roll bar link has slight play

engine undertray insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R anti roll bar link has slight play

O/S/R anti roll bar link has slight play

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,480 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2014 83,339 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

car showing signs of corrosion to underside

corrossion around rear wheel arches

Fail 10 May 2013 78,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 78,441 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 74,374 miles

brake pipes covered in grease/oil

Fail 14 May 2012 74,354 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease/oil

Pass 12 May 2011 70,223 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,255 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,247 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,438 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,385 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 JZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

NX02 JZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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