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OV02 JVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 JVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 121,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits used additive to lower reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 121,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 120,876 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 120,499 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills quite rusty

Fail 25 May 2023 120,499 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills quite rusty

Pass 18 May 2022 120,254 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 May 2021 119,970 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2020 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front and back suspension very rusty

Pass 14 May 2019 118,096 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre Is Perished And Slightly Cracked On Inner Wall But Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords Or Ply

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 112,836 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 105,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,736 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,274 miles

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

both sides rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,248 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)

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 JVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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