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MX02 HOL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,451 mi
Last recorded75,451 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 HOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,612 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,646 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,112 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 38,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,778 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,782 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 HOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MX02 HOL, 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 HOL registered?

MX02 HOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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