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MX02 RAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,614 mi
Last recorded105,614 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 RAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 105,614 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2024 97,136 miles

Both front wings corroded at the bottom

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 75,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,636 miles

Front both front outer seals/wheel arches are heavily corroded not within 30cm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened is badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear lower arms are corroded

corrosion throughout the under neath body of vehicle including chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,890 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,440 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,016 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,748 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 RAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 RAY, 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 RAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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