2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H678 NRX
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 104,154 km. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 104,154 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H678 NRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 104,154 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H678 NRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (H678 NRX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H678 NRX Odometer History
- 26/09/2022103,603 km
- 25/09/2023103,916 km+313 km
- 25/09/2023103,919 km+3 km
- 27/09/2024103,968 km+49 km
- 23/09/2025104,154 km+186 km
Average of roughly 184 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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