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R18 AUX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,384 mi
Last recorded118,384 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle has been thoroughly undersealed .

Pass 18 Apr 2025 117,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside undersealed thoroughly .

Fail 16 Apr 2025 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Underside undersealed thoroughly .

Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box joint and downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 11 Apr 2023 112,934 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to O/S Inner sill

Pass 3 May 2022 109,236 miles

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake dust cover corroded

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,066 miles

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,556 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle surface corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,209 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,181 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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R18 AUX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R18 AUX, 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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R18 AUX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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