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AE02 HKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,693 mi
Last recorded115,693 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,693 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to properly assess condition of shock absorbers and springs due to fitment of strut jackets.

Fail 17 Apr 2026 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to properly assess condition of shock absorbers and springs due to fitment of strut jackets.

Pass 6 May 2025 108,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail deformed / scraped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms corroded not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 108,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail deformed / scraped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms corroded not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 104,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 104,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 95,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 94,554 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 94,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box to rear box joint leaking effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 91,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 79,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,738 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,042 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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AE02 HKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE02 HKG, 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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AE02 HKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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