2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · HG02 EHU
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2002. Recorded mileage 101,180 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG02 EHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 101,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG02 EHU 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 (HG02 EHU) between June 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
HG02 EHU Mileage History
- 25/06/202484,029 mi
- 27/06/202484,053 mi+24 mi
- 08/10/2025101,128 mi+17,075 mi
- 05/01/2026101,156 mi+28 mi
- 06/01/2026101,180 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 11,182 miles 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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