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NA02 OFM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,762 mi
Last recorded48,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,762 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 48,762 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 48,090 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 46,980 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 46,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 45,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 45,226 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,613 miles

front and rear brake pads very low!

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 37,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 21,105 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 21,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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NA02 OFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NA02 OFM, 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 NA02 OFM registered?

NA02 OFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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