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MIJ 5448

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 5448
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 59,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR & OSR outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 58,831 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil seepage from differential

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,230 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded & pitted but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Rear Slight oil seepage around differential

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage of oil around rear diff

Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage of oil around rear diff

Pass 23 May 2019 56,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 May 2018 53,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 184/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 50,042 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 184/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,099 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Sween wash low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,324 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,937 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 14,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,136 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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MIJ 5448 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MIJ 5448, 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 MIJ 5448 registered?

MIJ 5448 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for MIJ 5448 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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