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ML02 AXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 AXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 74,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear sill corroded in prescribed area of seat/seat belt but both removed at time of test

Nearside Rear top of wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside seat belt and buckle removed at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top of wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general surface corrosion on steering, suspension components and subframes

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

both track rod end ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

heat shield on CAT is slightly insecure

n/s inner sill corroded and holed at rear - outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly stress cracked

slight lip to inner faces of front brake discs, up to 10mm wide

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly stress cracked

slight lip to inner faces of front brake discs, up to 10mm wide

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,109 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,997 miles

different width tyres on rear axle to front axle

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,390 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2012 27,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,839 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 21,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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ML02 AXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ML02 AXP, 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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ML02 AXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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