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X121 JAR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 25,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 23,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 21,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2022 20,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, 195/50/15, Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 19,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, 195/50/15, Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 19,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,132 miles

bind o/s/f wheel

rear inner wheel arches corroded & look soft

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,479 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 18,479 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,922 miles

Both front tyres badly perrished (Borderline) and nearing legal limit on edges.

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,347 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,590 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,080 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2008 13,594 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,485 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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X121 JAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 X121 JAR, 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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X121 JAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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