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AO02 EHJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,008 mi
Last recorded76,008 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 75,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,443 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,386 miles

Central to rear exhaust flange corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,070 miles

Central to Rear exhaust system flange deteriorated but not considered excessive

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,068 miles

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

Central to Rear exhaust system flange deteriorated but not considered excessive

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,828 miles

Central to Rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,828 miles

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

Central to Rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,327 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,992 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO02 EHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AO02 EHJ, 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 AO02 EHJ registered?

AO02 EHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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