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M88 HOW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 HOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 35,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear covered in underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,680 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,513 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,879 miles

all brake pipes wax oiled or greased

Pass 14 May 2015 31,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 27,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,946 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 24,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 18,863 miles

All four tyres cracking between treed

Pass 27 May 2006 16,508 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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M88 HOW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M88 HOW, 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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M88 HOW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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