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ST02 OEE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 OEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,222 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,222 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under carriage and suspension components painted

Pass 8 May 2019 37,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 35,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s/r union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front stone guards deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,541 miles

exhaust corroded

front arms corroded

front brake imbalance

front roll bar link creak/rears slight play

nsr brake pipe feeding brake hose corroded

nsr slight noise spinning wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,461 miles

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

n/s sill has hole at rear

Pass 21 May 2010 16,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 16,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2009 13,798 miles

Both front fog lamps reflective backing deteriorated

Both number plates starting to fade

Pass 16 May 2008 12,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,301 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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ST02 OEE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST02 OEE, 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 ST02 OEE registered?

ST02 OEE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is ST02 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 OEE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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