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A10 HUY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 12 Aug 2023 74,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corrosion

Offside Front Lower Wing corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,162 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Wing corrosion

Offside Front Lower Wing corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,736 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,597 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,993 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,485 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,545 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,295 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A10 HUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 HUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 HUY registered?

A10 HUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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