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S13 NDG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 NDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,294 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion developing around offside rear sill

front number plate slightly discoloured

front pads getting low

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

rotational noise from engine

Fail 17 Apr 2019 65,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion developing around offside rear sill

front number plate slightly discoloured

front pads getting low

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

rotational noise from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,070 miles

corrosion developing around rear sills

rotational noise possible water pump

Fail 7 Apr 2018 63,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion developing around rear sills

rotational noise possible water pump

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,322 miles

corrosion developing around rear sills

front number plate slight discoloured and starting to faded

long handbrake travel

rear discs corroded

rotational noise from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,371 miles

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 22 May 2012 46,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,736 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,125 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 17,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S13 NDG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S13 NDG, 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 S13 NDG registered?

S13 NDG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is S13 NDG safe to buy?

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