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AO02 EVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,397 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2026 62,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,210 miles

Brake fluid level getting low just above min

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,210 miles

Brake fluid level getting low just above min

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,466 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 59,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 58,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 55,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper & lower arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arm corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arm corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arm corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,911 miles

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

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

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

all suspension and brake components corroded

rear inner wheel archs corroded and o/s/r inner sill

under run guards fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,364 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 33,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,745 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 7,393 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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AO02 EVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AO02 EVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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