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WD02 JVM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 96,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above antiroll bar slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 85,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 77,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,034 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 76,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,279 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 69,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2016 64,784 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front BRAKE EFFORT LOW (IMBALANCE 22%)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 60,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,374 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty

rusty areas

Fail 5 Jul 2013 55,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty

rusty areas

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,973 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,973 miles

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

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

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,007 miles

small cracks in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,320 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,952 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,080 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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WD02 JVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD02 JVM, 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 WD02 JVM registered?

WD02 JVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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