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OW02 KJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,649 mi
Last recorded139,649 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 KJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 139,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure 1/4 panel cover... (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification O/S & N/S - Cut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification O/S & N/S - Inner fixings X4 (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing O/S & N/S - Original seat belt reels need to be removed (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Right side anchored to plastic seat?? (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp assembly not secure

Offside Front Anti roll linkage lock nut loose

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged N/S/R & Both fronts - overheated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,846 miles

Nearside Rear Light body damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 138,844 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Ball joint nut split pins missing - O/S & N/S

Nearside Rear Light body damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS Wiring tied around handbrake cable/flexi hose

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 123,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to offside of windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,902 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,949 miles

both rear outer sills/arches and offside front chassis rail corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,305 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,100 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm legal limit

rear brake pads very close to 1.5mm legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,340 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,697 miles

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

nearside rear tyre weather cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,259 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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OW02 KJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OW02 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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