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MIW 8990

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,856 mi
Last recorded189,856 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 8990
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 189,856 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 182,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 178,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 177,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 177,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 176,880 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 176,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 175,800 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 175,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 170,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 164,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 160,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 154,462 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 151,650 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 8990 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8990, 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 MIW 8990 registered?

MIW 8990 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is MIW 8990 safe to buy?

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