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BA02 TDA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 TDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,357 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,viewed from under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,viewed from under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,281 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,662 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,969 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,249 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre slightly cut on outer side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,544 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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BA02 TDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BA02 TDA, 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 BA02 TDA registered?

BA02 TDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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