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HF02 XDR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 XDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 78,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,575 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted to different axles

Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR TO NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,141 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 63,300 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,179 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,165 miles

Offside rear outer sill is starting to deteriorate within 30cm of suspension componant.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 51,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs corroded inner surface areas

both front tyres scrubbing slightly inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,452 miles

general signs of corrosion underside chassis and components

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,061 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 XDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF02 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

HF02 XDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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