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NOW 822

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 822
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 112,863 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,843 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,826 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg under servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,757 miles

Horn not working Not working with headlamps on . (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg below servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens coming away from backing . (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill end . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 112,717 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 112,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 112,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2016 112,021 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2015 111,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,747 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,740 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 111,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 111,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 110,596 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 108,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 104,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,644 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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NOW 822 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NOW 822, 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 NOW 822 registered?

NOW 822 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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