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HD02 MAZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 140,898 miles

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))

near side front anti roll bar link has slight wear

Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle underneath body is covered with underseal/other material not allowing to assess corrosion on various components/locations

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,038 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,954 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 92,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,270 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 80,270 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,793 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,066 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 MAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD02 MAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD02 MAZ registered?

HD02 MAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is HD02 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD02 MAZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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