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MXI 2504

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,031 mi
Last recorded42,031 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 2504
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,087 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,754 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,301 miles

corrosion starting on both sills

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,044 miles

corrosion starting to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,118 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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MXI 2504 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXI 2504, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MXI 2504 registered?

MXI 2504 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is MXI 2504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 2504 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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