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C8 THX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,456 mi
Last recorded31,456 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 THX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 31,456 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,910 miles

EML on

Fail 14 Nov 2023 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EML on

Pass 10 Dec 2022 30,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,627 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,347 miles

all suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 30,347 miles

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,535 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 27,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 27,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 26,390 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear silencer joint coroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 23,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 17,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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C8 THX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C8 THX, 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 C8 THX registered?

C8 THX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for C8 THX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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