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VO02 HXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,577 mi
Last recorded75,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 HXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,577 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,418 miles

Parking brake recording little effort on O/S , efficiency only just met.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,033 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper & lower ball joint gaiters perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate light came on during the test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches to chassis leg corroding (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills corroding (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear upper (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,245 miles

all brakes binding slightly

both front headlights faded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside & offside rear outter sills corroded

nearside & offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion on most suspesion components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,558 miles

N/S sill corroded towards the rear

O/S sill corroded towards the rear

O/S wiper rubber split on the end

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,233 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,054 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Both inner front brake pads just starting to get a bit low?

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 36,054 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Both inner front brake pads just starting to get a bit low?

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 31,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,188 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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VO02 HXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO02 HXV, 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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VO02 HXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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