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WX02 JWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 JWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,487 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 94,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,624 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 92,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 80,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 60,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,161 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,542 miles

rear end of n/s sill getting weak

slight binding of o/s front brake

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,664 miles

n/s sill getting weak

side walls perishing on front tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,075 miles

front tyres perishing

rear end of n/s sill getting weak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres perishing

rear end of n/s sill getting weak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,184 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 32,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,395 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 JWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

WX02 JWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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