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SO02 JUW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 JUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,966 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,252 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,005 miles

engine management light staying on

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,139 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 JUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO02 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

SO02 JUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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