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ML02 AYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,146 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,101 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside vof vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,471 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,076 miles

All subframe and suspension components rusty / corroded

Front Chassi rails swollen / corroded

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

Rear Inner Arches rusty / corroded

Rear Tyre vales perished

Pass 4 May 2021 84,479 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 84,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,095 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,368 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Park travel high for model

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Suface corrosion to subframes and components

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,450 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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ML02 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML02 AYG, 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 AYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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