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ST02 SUY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 SUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 73,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,511 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 70,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure has signs of slight corrosion

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,466 miles

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

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 70,450 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust minor leak

structure corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r quarter wing at sill corroded

o/s/r quarter wing at sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,326 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,765 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 SUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

ST02 SUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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