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YY02 JWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 JWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and suspension component's heavily undersealed and waxed. (front and rear)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,789 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 90,774 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 87,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 85,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 83,166 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perrished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

underside covered in grease/ wax oil

Fail 19 May 2020 83,101 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perrished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

underside covered in grease/ wax oil

Pass 30 May 2019 76,796 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides under atl test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded / rear subframe

co outside spec on bet test and very high but within on full catalyst test

underside covered in grease/ wax oil

Fail 22 May 2019 76,796 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides under atl test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working poor connection came on after alt test (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension corroded / rear subframe

co outside spec on bet test and very high but within on full catalyst test

underside covered in grease/ wax oil

Pass 15 May 2018 68,127 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2016 54,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 49,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 43,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 43,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 35,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,480 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)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,006 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,140 miles

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)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

handbrake travel long

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,155 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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YY02 JWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY02 JWX, 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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YY02 JWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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