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OV02 JVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,781 mi
Last recorded99,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,539 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,068 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's corroded/pitted slightly on inner faces

offside wiper blade torn/split on end

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,558 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 JVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

OV02 JVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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The MOT history for OV02 JVP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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