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HG02 SXO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 SXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 60,151 miles

Corrosion to all front suspension components

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

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2025 59,869 miles

Front Corrosion to all front suspension components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2025 59,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion to all front suspension components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread split / torn around tread blocks and grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,271 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,477 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,961 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,703 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,705 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,294 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

General underbody and suspension component corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,362 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 46,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,978 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 16 May 2007 32,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 May 2006 27,283 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 SXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

HG02 SXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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