2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · WJ02 DCV
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 50,453 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ02 DCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 50,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ02 DCV 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 (WJ02 DCV) between June 2022 and July 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.
WJ02 DCV Mileage History
- 17/06/202240,805 mi
- 12/06/202345,727 mi+4,922 mi
- 20/06/202448,968 mi+3,241 mi
- 15/07/202550,453 mi+1,485 mi
Average of roughly 3,135 miles 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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