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M914 BTU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

196,623 mi
Last recorded196,623 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 BTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 196,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 196,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 181,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 174,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 174,076 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 23 Mar 2022 171,880 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Fail 23 Mar 2022 171,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 25 Mar 2021 169,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 167,519 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 163,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of catalyst converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes application has a very slight imbalance.

N/S & O/S Front to rear chassis rails on base of floor damaged but not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 163,374 miles

Front Suspension component insecurely attached Strut brace securing/locking nuts loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of catalyst converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes application has a very slight imbalance.

N/S & O/S Front to rear chassis rails on base of floor damaged but not to excess.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to limit & worn very thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,532 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle & components. Undersealed in places.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,465 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 155,465 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 151,815 miles

Additional centre brake bulb not working/connected

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 151,815 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between centre box and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre box/cat (7.1.2)

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

Additional centre brake bulb not working/connected

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,630 miles

corrosion in lower sections of front wings

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,855 miles

corrosion in all coil springs

corrosion in outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2013 143,256 miles

all coil springs corroded

damage to both chassis rails

damage to undertray,advise attention

small corrosion in nearside rear sill

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

power steering rack damp

Fail 15 Mar 2012 136,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 127,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 127,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light inop

damage to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Aug 2009 116,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to underside of vehicle

handbrake travel long

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,962 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both offside tyres and nearside tyre worn low just above limit on inside edges

general surface rust on underside and components

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 106,406 miles

damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,924 miles

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

chassis rails slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,320 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides centre chassis damaged

excessive parking brake free travel

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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M914 BTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M914 BTU, 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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M914 BTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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