2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SJ02 ASF
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 269,339 km. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 269,339 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ02 ASF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 269,339 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ02 ASF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (SJ02 ASF) between January 2020 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
SJ02 ASF Odometer History
- 14/01/2020215,217 km
- 27/01/2020215,689 km+472 km
- 26/01/2021223,879 km+8,190 km
- 03/02/2021223,882 mi
- 27/01/2022232,825 km
- 21/01/2023242,838 km+10,013 km
- 07/02/2024252,551 km+9,713 km
- 06/02/2025260,724 km+8,173 km
- 21/07/2026269,339 km+8,615 km
Average of roughly 8,305 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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