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M8 BOY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 67,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in under sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,467 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in under sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,008 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 65,610 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,191 miles

underside of vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 29 May 2019 65,059 miles

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,465 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 16 May 2017 63,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 63,869 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 63,854 miles

Front registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front lower wing attachment badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill , previous repair unable to fully assess

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

Offside Rear anti-roll bar link showing signs of catching on coil spring but clear at time of test

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bush slightly displaced

Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,838 miles

Front registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery poorly secured

rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 138,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 138,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 134,366 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 134,083 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 129,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 122,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 119,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 114,392 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 108,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M8 BOY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 BOY, 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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M8 BOY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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