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HG02 SXL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,848 mi
Last recorded64,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 64,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,008 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 62,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 57,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,717 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need to be changed very soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre perished inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre perished inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,362 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 SXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

HG02 SXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is HG02 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 SXL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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