2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EG02 MUW
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 89,066 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EG02 MUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 89,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EG02 MUW Mileage History
- 07/06/202381,767 km
- 25/06/202484,517 km+2,750 km
- 20/06/202586,595 km+2,078 km
- 09/07/202689,066 mi
- 09/07/202689,066 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EG02 MUW 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 (EG02 MUW) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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