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MV02 ODX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 ODX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 34,399 miles

vehicle suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,236 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 17 Oct 2024 34,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,905 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion on offside front and both rear coil springs

Fail 13 Oct 2023 33,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion on offside front and both rear coil springs

Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,337 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,819 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,528 miles

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,181 miles

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged and inner side wall cracking

offside front tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,007 miles

slight bind on front brake

surface corrotion to under carraige

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,281 miles

o/s front brake binding slight

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,408 miles

slight play in offside front upper and lower wishbone front and rear bushes.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,063 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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MV02 ODX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MV02 ODX, 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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MV02 ODX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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