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VX02 OUV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 OUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 82,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 80,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,180 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all lower suspension arms rusted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,354 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all lower suspension arms rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,181 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 67,341 miles

rear pads next service

surface corrosion underside covering suspention, subframe, components.

Fail 12 May 2015 67,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads next service

surface corrosion underside covering suspention, subframe, components.

Pass 8 May 2014 66,117 miles

pads all round, 60-70% worn

surface corrosion attacking rear subframe and suspention components

Pass 16 May 2013 63,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 63,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,237 miles

nearside rear handbrake down on performance

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,377 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,483 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,612 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,334 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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VX02 OUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX02 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

VX02 OUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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