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MIW 3622

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,496 mi
Last recorded58,496 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 3622
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,107 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Anti roll bar mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,486 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,169 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,286 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,063 miles

rear chassis in a rusty condision

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,050 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,935 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,582 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 17,582 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,203 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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MIW 3622 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MIW 3622, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIW 3622 registered?

MIW 3622 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is MIW 3622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 3622 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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