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OW02 KJJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 KJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,817 miles

Both Front chassis rails are rusty

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

Various suspension components are rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,789 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,332 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front chaises' legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,460 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,039 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,704 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noise

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 83,487 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 83,487 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 81,867 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,916 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills at the rear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,090 miles

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

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

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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OW02 KJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OW02 KJJ, 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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OW02 KJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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