2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · OW02 KJE
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 116,192 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/01/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
OW02 KJE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2017
- 116,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OW02 KJE Mileage History
- 01/06/200630,779 mi
- 01/05/200735,704 mi+4,925 mi
- 18/04/200838,841 mi+3,137 mi
- 14/04/200941,097 mi+2,256 mi
- 21/04/201047,848 mi+6,751 mi
- 16/12/201051,390 mi+3,542 mi
- 02/12/201153,873 mi+2,483 mi
- 28/01/201366,777 mi+12,904 mi
- 28/01/201478,407 mi+11,630 mi
- 28/01/201478,407 mi
- 24/01/201590,779 mi+12,372 mi
- 07/01/2016104,159 mi+13,380 mi
- 16/01/2016104,724 mi+565 mi
- 23/01/2017116,192 mi+11,468 mi
Average of roughly 8,022 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
OW02 KJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (OW02 KJE) between June 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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