MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both legs underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion
headlamps clouded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
general underside corrosion
headlamps clouded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested due to major leak in exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above top suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front vehicle sub-frame unit is slightly corroded
offside front headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working
offside front top suspension arm is slightly corroded
offside rear top suspension arm bush with hub is slightly worn
rear / front vehicle body/chassis legs are slightly corroded
rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
rear sub-frame/ nearside rear top and bottom suspension arms are slightly corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all around and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of vehicle corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension components corroded
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension components corroded
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all 4 tyres perished
exhaust corroded
underside corrosion
all 4 tyres perished
exhaust corroded
underside corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front and osr tyres perished and cracked
cut to osf tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside wiperblade slightly split
slight corrosion to both outer sills/slight corrosion exhaust system and components
nearside wiperblade slightly split
offside sill starting to corrode/slight corrosion exhaust and underbody components
slight corrosion exhaust system/slight corrosion underbody components
oil around sump area
slight corrosion exhaust system/slight corrosion underbody components
oil around engine area
red rust around offside rear top suspension inner bush area not yet any excessive free play/movement
slight corrosion exhaust system/slight corrosion underbody/components
front brake pads getting low(4mm app)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SB02 DXJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SB02 DXJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SB02 DXJ?
You can check the full history of SB02 DXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SB02 DXJ registered?
SB02 DXJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.
Is SB02 DXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB02 DXJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SB02 DXJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB02 DXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.