2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SJ02 AER
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2002. Recorded mileage 54,146 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1839cc
SJ02 AER Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2022
- 54,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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SJ02 AER Mileage History
- 24/03/202254,146 mi
- 07/04/202254,146 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SJ02 AER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (SJ02 AER) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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