2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J8 MXE
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 120,984 km. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 120,984 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J8 MXE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 120,984 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J8 MXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (J8 MXE) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J8 MXE Odometer History
- 07/01/2022117,412 km
- 06/01/2023119,256 km+1,844 km
- 24/05/2024120,251 km+995 km
- 30/05/2025120,984 km+733 km
Average of roughly 1,053 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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