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AU02 VHV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 106,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 106,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 106,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,526 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 60,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,150 miles

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

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

front brakes have a 24% imbalance

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,112 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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AU02 VHV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AU02 VHV, 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 AU02 VHV registered?

AU02 VHV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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