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AX02 DFN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,239 mi
Last recorded96,239 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 93,746 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 93,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,906 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,617 miles

general rust on suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,812 miles

General underside corrosion ( exhaust and suspension/ underside of vehicle )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges still 4mm remaining on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill/ wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion ( exhaust and suspension/ underside of vehicle )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges still 4mm remaining on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill/ wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,672 miles

Exhaust system general deterioration/corrosion

Offside Front Lower outer sill/wing area slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 lower arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,606 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty but serviceable

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 69,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 67,557 miles

exhaust system corroeded but serviceable

Pass 8 May 2013 65,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,945 miles

front & rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 58,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 55,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 51,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX02 DFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AX02 DFN, 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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AX02 DFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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