CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJI 1864

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1864
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 118,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 116,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 114,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 110,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 108,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,031 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,732 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,654 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,593 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut/split

Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,761 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJI 1864 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJI 1864, 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

How do I check the history of WJI 1864?

You can check the full history of WJI 1864 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJI 1864 registered?

WJI 1864 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is WJI 1864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 1864 shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJI 1864 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJI 1864. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.