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HF02 ZTC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,239 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 85,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All suspension rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corded & holed

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,045 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,036 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,461 miles

oil around engine

underside and suspension components heavily corroded in places

Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil around engine

underside and suspension components heavily corroded in places

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion o/s/f chassis under wing

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

slight binding n/s/r wheel

surface corrosion all suspension arms on vehicle

surface corrosion floor to sill edges and outer sills

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (2.4.G.1)

light perishing to front tyres

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

surface corrosion to chassis rails and floor to sill edges

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,926 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (2.4.G.1)

light perishing to front tyres

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

surface corrosion to chassis rails and floor to sill edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,053 miles

both rear tyre 3 to 4mm

light corroshion inner face front disc

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some discoloration on headlamp lenses

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,751 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 33,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,125 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 ZTC 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 70.8%.

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

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