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WX02 JVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 JVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,658 miles

Vehicle lowered

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 44,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp displayed

Pass 12 May 2020 44,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,388 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 19,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,638 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 JVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

WX02 JVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is WX02 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 JVT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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