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PO02 NOB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 NOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 113,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 112,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,233 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 95,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,493 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,088 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 86,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,543 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,992 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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PO02 NOB 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 78.3%.

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 PO02 NOB, 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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PO02 NOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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