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PK02 JZJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 JZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,194 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 108,194 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,962 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,752 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 103,832 miles

( Rally Car )

Fail 5 May 2022 103,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 97,456 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,887 miles

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,963 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 85,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,356 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,953 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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PK02 JZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK02 JZJ, 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 PK02 JZJ registered?

PK02 JZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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