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WF02 JVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,676 miles

corrosion appearing front chassis legs inner wings

Pass 25 Nov 2023 97,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,261 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded, not excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill body corrosion, not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,545 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under side of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under side of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under and outside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is mishaped (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is mishaped (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,013 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,984 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,774 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,600 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,206 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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WF02 JVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WF02 JVX, 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 WF02 JVX registered?

WF02 JVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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