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HD02 OJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 OJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 67,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 67,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,046 miles

Both side front brake discs back plates slight corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,046 miles

Both side front brake discs back plates slight corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,529 miles

under body surface slight corrosion front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,038 miles

underbody suspension parts corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 51,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking union to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Various steering and suspension components corroded

Vehicle has under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,100 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded

small hole in n/s/r sill,30cm rule applies

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,684 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill

some corrosion on underbody panels

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,674 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill

some corrosion on underbody panels

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,079 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

slight corrosion spots on outer sills

wear on edges of front tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,593 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/ridged

rear discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate water damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,831 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 27,831 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 16,407 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 OJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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