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SN02 OWA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,512 mi
Last recorded23,512 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 OWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,512 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 23,512 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 22,801 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 22,093 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres more so on the offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 20,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 18,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,719 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 11,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,378 miles

n/s front tyre tread cracked/split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,682 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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SN02 OWA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN02 OWA, 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 SN02 OWA registered?

SN02 OWA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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