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MT02 URA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,440 mi
Last recorded51,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 URA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 51,440 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 50,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2024 50,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,445 miles

suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2020 46,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 44,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,765 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,507 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,947 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,491 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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MT02 URA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MT02 URA, 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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MT02 URA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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