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OV02 JVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,003 mi
Last recorded51,003 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,003 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear sill heavily corroded Nearside rear sill corroded All rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,475 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks in tread

All rear suspension components have corrosion

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside rear sill heavily corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Mar 2021 49,475 miles

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

All four tyres have age related cracks in tread

All rear suspension components have corrosion

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside rear sill heavily corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 May 2019 48,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 48,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,331 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 47,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not yet holed!!

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not yet holed!!

engine under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 45,981 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wipers in poor condition but still clear screen

Nearside Front suspect pads sticking in carrier

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not yet holed!!

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not yet holed!!

engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 44,513 miles

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

Nearside Front pads sticking in carrier

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded but not yet leaking

Fail 19 May 2016 44,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking leaking from handbrake pivot (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front pads sticking in carrier

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded but not yet leaking

Pass 6 May 2015 42,980 miles

Corrosion on n/s and o/s rear sill areas

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

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2014 40,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 38,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on edges and slight perishing

Pass 15 May 2013 38,074 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges and slight perishing

Pass 18 May 2012 35,616 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 33,096 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2010 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 27,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,142 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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OV02 JVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV02 JVJ, 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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OV02 JVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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