2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · A26 BTE
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 36,300 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A26 BTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 36,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A26 BTE 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 (A26 BTE) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A26 BTE Mileage History
- 12/04/202227,487 mi
- 13/04/202328,651 mi+1,164 mi
- 04/04/202430,426 mi+1,775 mi
- 03/04/202531,825 mi+1,399 mi
- 10/04/202636,300 mi+4,475 mi
Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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