2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AR02 AND
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 83,835 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR02 AND Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2023
- 83,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR02 AND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (AR02 AND) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AR02 AND Mileage History
- 17/01/202282,765 mi
- 02/02/202282,776 mi+11 mi
- 02/03/202383,833 mi+1,057 mi
- 03/03/202383,835 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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