2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J948 AVO
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 112,706 km. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 112,706 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J948 AVO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 112,706 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J948 AVO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (J948 AVO) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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