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AO02 ZNC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 146,253 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 140,095 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,276 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 134,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,407 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front, top and bottom arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front, top and bottom arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,493 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,595 miles

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

exhaust system becoming very rusty and weak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system becoming very rusty and weak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 50,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZNC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZNC, 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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AO02 ZNC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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