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HG02 SXZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 SXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,158 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 61,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner w/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,222 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 31,755 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 SXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG02 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

HG02 SXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for HG02 SXZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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