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MX02 AND

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,344 mi
Last recorded109,344 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 AND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,344 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 109,344 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,469 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil seepage

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,998 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,859 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,061 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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MX02 AND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 MX02 AND, 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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What year was MX02 AND registered?

MX02 AND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is MX02 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX02 AND shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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