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S20 COG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 COG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,516 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight weep

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 77,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 77,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 76,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 76,972 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 76,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,315 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,474 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor deformed/split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,990 miles

Driver side door panel loose

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,990 miles

Oil leak

Driver side door panel loose

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,293 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,918 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,354 miles

Front and rear discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 27,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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S20 COG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S20 COG, 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 S20 COG registered?

S20 COG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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