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S77 NAP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 NAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 56,282 miles

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

Outer rear of both sills corroded but not currently within prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 54,570 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,411 miles

Tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,223 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre starting to crack and perish.

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,240 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 42,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,889 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,124 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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S77 NAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S77 NAP, 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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S77 NAP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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