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HF02 ZSX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,211 mi
Last recorded109,211 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 ZSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,315 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,949 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,016 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,432 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,203 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 ZSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

HF02 ZSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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