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M8 FOX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,751 mi
Last recorded51,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 51,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,514 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 50,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 45,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,561 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,613 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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M8 FOX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M8 FOX, 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 M8 FOX registered?

M8 FOX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is M8 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 FOX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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