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SM02 VRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 VRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 67,263 miles

Corrosion to underside suspension/steering components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF worn/heavy corrosion inner faces - Advise immediate replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF and OSF brake pads in poor condition

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 May 2026 67,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside suspension/steering components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF worn/heavy corrosion inner faces - Advise immediate replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF and OSF brake pads in poor condition

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2026 67,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,079 miles

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

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

General corrosion to under body components

Fail 14 Feb 2025 65,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to under body components

Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,301 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area light corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 39,482 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 35,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,112 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,042 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 28,905 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,229 miles

Advise front brake back plates excessivley corroded

Advise rear discs corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2013 22,584 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 20,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 20,198 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise both inner front disc surfaces heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 17,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,480 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2006 8,294 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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SM02 VRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM02 VRX, 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 SM02 VRX registered?

SM02 VRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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