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M84 TVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,005 mi
Last recorded174,005 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM84 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 174,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 172,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 168,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 159,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 30% limit 30% o/s brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 153,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 152,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,935 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 148,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake discs lipped on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 139,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,457 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,173 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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M84 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M84 TVU, 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 M84 TVU registered?

M84 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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