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SCP 4X

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCP 4X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill backing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body area under sealed and difficult to inspect fully

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 63,841 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,720 miles

Nearside Inner inner sling corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner inner sling corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking on inner edge treads detected

Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking on inner edge treads detected

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,414 miles

inner faces of rear brake discs poor

Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front inner faces of brake discs poor

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,741 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both nearside and offside rear brake discs have signs of uneaven wear and corrosion detected!!

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,252 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,491 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

Power steering pipes going rusty.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deterate.

Roof not clipped in at the rear, secure at time of test.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deterate.

Roof not clipped in at the rear, secure at time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,761 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,819 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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SCP 4X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SCP 4X, 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 SCP 4X registered?

SCP 4X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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