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T4 TMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 TMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 wishbones on car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle is corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also upper & lower suspension arms/ rear coil springs all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms (wishbones) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop-Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both rear road springs + lower supension wishbones all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,236 miles

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

Rear subframe, upper/lower wishbones & coil springs all corroded. But not to excess

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)

Suspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess

Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,104 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)

Suspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,620 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 90,520 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr wheelarch corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 90,485 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr wheelarch corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 84,575 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to osf sill/wing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,996 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (195/50 R15)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,131 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 27 May 2009 67,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 53,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,715 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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T4 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T4 TMO, 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 T4 TMO registered?

T4 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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