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MA02 ZDA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

68,321 mi
Last recorded68,321 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 ZDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,321 miles

steering and suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2025 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,127 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,311 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,254 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,691 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 40,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,208 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 15,125 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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MA02 ZDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 MA02 ZDA, 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 MA02 ZDA registered?

MA02 ZDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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