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WX02 JVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 JVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 70,880 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,670 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2024 70,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 69,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 68,545 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 64,913 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,786 miles

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

all tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,753 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,262 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,938 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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WX02 JVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WX02 JVO, 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 WX02 JVO registered?

WX02 JVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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