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VA02 OGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,973 mi
Last recorded59,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 OGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,973 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads/around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 59,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking between treads/around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe at rear clip. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre at 3 mm.

Offside Rear tyre close to 3 mm.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,856 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate very faded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,336 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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VA02 OGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VA02 OGE, 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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VA02 OGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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