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YO02 NJW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

34,988 mi
Last recorded34,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 NJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,988 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to distort

Fail 4 Jun 2026 34,988 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to distort

Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 26,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

parking-brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2024 22,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 21,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 19,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 18,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 14,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 13,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,286 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 5,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,570 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 5,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 2,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 1,146 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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YO02 NJW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YO02 NJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YO02 NJW?

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What year was YO02 NJW registered?

YO02 NJW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is YO02 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO02 NJW shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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