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HEO 4X

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,878 mi
Last recorded110,878 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEO 4X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,443 miles

Nearside and offside front lower wing panel corroded and holed

Nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treaded section

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of treaded section

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,188 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiped area ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,418 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDERLINE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill [BORDERLINE] (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill [ BORDERLINE] (5.2.6)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,198 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS FIRST SKIN OF METAL CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,263 miles

corrosion on both rear lower sills but double skinned

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,630 miles

os rear tire has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,951 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,750 miles

front tyres wearing on edges possible tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,160 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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HEO 4X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HEO 4X, 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 HEO 4X registered?

HEO 4X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is HEO 4X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEO 4X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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