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MX02 BUZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BUZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,547 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 117,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,619 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 114,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on wishbone on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,424 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,787 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,906 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,816 miles

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,327 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,244 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,099 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,004 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 57,004 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 19,489 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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MX02 BUZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BUZ, 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 BUZ registered?

MX02 BUZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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