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SO02 JUF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 JUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,635 miles

EML on

General corrosion under vehicle and suspension components.

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,635 miles

EML on

General corrosion under vehicle and suspension components.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,743 miles

Surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,412 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 33,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,286 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 33,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,655 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,256 miles

body kit fitted

general under body corrosian

rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,372 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r sill has light corrosion

rear bbrake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaused flange corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,451 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,150 miles

TYRE SIDE WALL CUT ON NEAR SIDE FRONT

Pass 1 Jul 2005 11,864 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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SO02 JUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO02 JUF, 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 SO02 JUF registered?

SO02 JUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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