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W499 TJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,253 mi
Last recorded30,253 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 TJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 30,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre 20 years old

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2025 30,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2021 30,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,510 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 29,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smear slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,307 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

offside rear anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,178 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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W499 TJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W499 TJU, 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

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What year was W499 TJU registered?

W499 TJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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