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WX02 JWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 107,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 97,486 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,903 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,529 miles

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside rear outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,132 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,132 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,709 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,431 miles

All tyres cracking / perishing in tread

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,496 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2013 53,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,220 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 JWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

WX02 JWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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