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NL02 COH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

57,188 mi
Last recorded57,188 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 COH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 57,188 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,492 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 51,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts - Inners (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears - Inners (3.5.1g)

Engine and gearbox under trays fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,578 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,742 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,475 miles

o/s outer sill starting to get corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,556 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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NL02 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 NL02 COH, 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 NL02 COH registered?

NL02 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is NL02 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 COH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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