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SD02 AMK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 AMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,897 miles

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,542 miles

corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,204 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,178 miles

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

various components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

various components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

various components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened or seated incorrectly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,185 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,281 miles

corrosion on exhaust and suspension and n/s sill

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,468 miles

Front suspension corroded ns outer sill corroded

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,979 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,977 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,653 miles

steering and suspension components corroded but all sound

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,558 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 29 Jan 2008 70,498 miles

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

brake pads wearing low front and rear

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,498 miles

brake pads wearing low front and rear

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,891 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,385 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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SD02 AMK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SD02 AMK, 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 SD02 AMK registered?

SD02 AMK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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