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VX02 OUP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 87,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg forward of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside sill full of water

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,711 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,471 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,326 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,228 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,706 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,418 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,371 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o s f tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Oct 2008 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o s f tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,927 miles

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

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

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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VX02 OUP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX02 OUP, 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 VX02 OUP registered?

VX02 OUP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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