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TU02 JOS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,564 mi
Last recorded83,564 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU02 JOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 83,564 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2025 83,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 75,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,159 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 58,159 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on passengers seat ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front corrosion on suspension components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake pipe 3 way split (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,535 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front lower arms have slight corrosion

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front b.pads getting low

front b/discs slightly pitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,193 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front b.pads getting low

front b/discs slightly pitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 43,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 25,924 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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TU02 JOS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TU02 JOS, 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 TU02 JOS registered?

TU02 JOS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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