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WJ02 DCV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 DCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,052 miles

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,112 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 34,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,688 miles

Front slight imbalance front brakes

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

Rear rear tyres splitting

eml on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,869 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Mar 2017 24,813 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,840 miles

E M L ON

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS.UPPER AND LOWER CORRODED

Fail 28 Mar 2015 23,507 miles

E M L ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,507 miles

E M L ON

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,571 miles

E M L ON

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,006 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,204 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 13,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,225 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,294 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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WJ02 DCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ02 DCV, 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 WJ02 DCV registered?

WJ02 DCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is WJ02 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 DCV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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