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P320 JJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 119,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 119,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 116,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 110,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 10,642 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 103,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,403 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 May 2011 93,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,622 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,112 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 87,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,499 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 80,232 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P320 JJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P320 JJU, 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 P320 JJU registered?

P320 JJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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