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TAZ 9994

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9994
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,509 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 83,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,025 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 61,392 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,073 miles

Offside chassis dented

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,993 miles

sills corroded rear facing panel corroded wipers poor rear closing panels corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,414 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,774 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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TAZ 9994 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TAZ 9994, 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 TAZ 9994 registered?

TAZ 9994 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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