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M800 MGS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,028 mi
Last recorded44,028 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 MGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 44,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,508 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 43,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 43,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 43,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 43,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 43,150 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 42,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 40,195 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 38,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,417 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 37,417 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,562 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 12,122 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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M800 MGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M800 MGS, 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 M800 MGS registered?

M800 MGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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