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HG02 SXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 SXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 80,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 80,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,341 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 75,341 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended osf not releasing when under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,807 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 66,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 62,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,311 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,311 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,840 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)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 50,985 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside are on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 50,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside are on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,288 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 47,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,520 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 45,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,449 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 25,441 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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HG02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HG02 SXH, 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 HG02 SXH registered?

HG02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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