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HD02 APX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 APX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 77,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,789 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 72,773 miles

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe cracked marked white (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front plate damaged

Offside Front Incorrect bolt used on ABS sensor - sensor still secure

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded through not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively OSR and NSF binding slightly when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,105 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,090 miles

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,212 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 63,207 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,348 miles

Front & rear suspension very rusty.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,340 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension very rusty.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,220 miles

All suspension components very rusty.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 56,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All suspension components very rusty.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,337 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2017 53,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear not working

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,620 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 20,722 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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HD02 APX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD02 APX, 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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HD02 APX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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