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OV02 JVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,369 mi
Last recorded28,369 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,239 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,832 miles

Engine fault light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,345 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,311 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 16,486 miles

rear tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 15 May 2006 16,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in tyre

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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OV02 JVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV02 JVE, 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 OV02 JVE registered?

OV02 JVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is OV02 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 JVE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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