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MUI 6896

2002 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX5132,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 6896
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,113 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 85,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,816 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,284 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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MUI 6896 is a 2002 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 132,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUI 6896, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUI 6896 registered?

MUI 6896 is a 2002 Mazda MX5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is MUI 6896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 6896 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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