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MX02 MAS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,325 mi
Last recorded50,325 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,325 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential/driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 50,289 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point to the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential/driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,628 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 46,627 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,094 miles

Offside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body heavily under-sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2024 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body heavily under-sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,678 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 45,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 42,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,314 miles

Front/Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

Parking brake lever slightly high

Underbody corroded front/rear but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,615 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 39,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion both front anti roll bar mount areas (6.1.B.2)

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,905 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front anti roll bar mount prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front anti roll bar mount prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,799 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 34,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,312 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 24,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,891 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 MAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MAS, 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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MX02 MAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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