2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · VE02 VNS
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2002. Recorded mileage 112,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
VE02 VNS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2019
- 112,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VE02 VNS Mileage History
- 27/06/200621,579 mi
- 20/06/200728,214 mi+6,635 mi
- 23/06/200838,499 mi+10,285 mi
- 16/02/200942,753 mi+4,254 mi
- 28/05/201047,595 mi+4,842 mi
- 31/05/201153,687 mi+6,092 mi
- 12/06/201260,434 mi+6,747 mi
- 08/05/201366,487 mi+6,053 mi
- 29/05/201473,245 mi+6,758 mi
- 30/05/201473,245 mi
- 29/05/201578,143 mi+4,898 mi
- 26/05/201686,055 mi+7,912 mi
- 30/05/201792,212 mi+6,157 mi
- 30/05/201792,212 mi
- 29/05/2018101,331 mi+9,119 mi
- 31/05/2019112,245 mi+10,914 mi
- 31/05/2019112,245 mi
Average of roughly 7,014 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
VE02 VNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (VE02 VNS) between June 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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