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M784 MVV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,059 mi
Last recorded195,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM784 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 195,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 191,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 185,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 183,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter perished/deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hazard switch insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2023 183,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (emission teas failed) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (emissions test failed) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter perished/deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hazard switch insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2022 278,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 177,167 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 177,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 175,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,598 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 173,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 172,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 172,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 169,650 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 169,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 164,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2014 146,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 141,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 139,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 136,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 124,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 124,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 May 2008 110,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 110,691 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front dampers protective sleeves split.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,670 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish outer side wall.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,056 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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M784 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M784 MVV, 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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M784 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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