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HF02 UKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 UKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 73,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covering all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,949 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion covering all components

Fail 25 Jun 2025 67,885 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion covering all components

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 May 2023 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 65,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rusty front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 64,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rusty front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,451 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,254 miles

Front and rear suspension rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,604 miles

Front and rear suspension/subframes rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,913 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,035 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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HF02 UKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HF02 UKG, 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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What year was HF02 UKG registered?

HF02 UKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for HF02 UKG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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