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DE02 GUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 109,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,869 miles

all chassis corroded /undersealed

both sills corroded /undersealed

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,348 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all chassis corroded /under sealed

both sills corroded/under sealed

brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,337 miles

all chassis corroded/undersealed

all steering/susoension corroded

both sills corroded/undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all chassis corroded/undersealed

all steering/susoension corroded

both sills corroded/undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,713 miles

both front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both sills slightly corroded

front chassis corroded / under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 104,341 miles

All suspension component slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 103,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front chassis corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,884 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,470 miles

exhaust in poor condition,suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition,suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,019 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,016 miles

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

Offside front tyre perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,323 miles

Bottom of o/s/r outer wing to sill in a rusty condition.

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

N/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,980 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 79,418 miles

near side rear outer body sill corroding slightly

off side rear outer body sill panel corroding slightly

windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 May 2011 76,010 miles

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,741 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,595 miles

front & rear suspension radius arms corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,848 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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DE02 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE02 GUJ, 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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DE02 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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