2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · HS02 AZU
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 99,910 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS02 AZU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 99,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (61 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS02 AZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (HS02 AZU) between February 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (61 issues), Lighting (32 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 136 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HS02 AZU Mileage History
- 22/02/200619,690 mi
- 15/02/200728,629 mi+8,939 mi
- 10/03/200837,743 mi+9,114 mi
- 10/03/200948,111 mi+10,368 mi
- 22/03/201058,052 mi+9,941 mi
- 21/03/201170,030 mi+11,978 mi
- 02/05/201273,655 mi+3,625 mi
- 12/06/201373,590 mi-65 mi
- 13/06/201373,590 mi
- 01/07/201476,707 mi+3,117 mi
- 31/05/201579,679 mi+2,972 mi
- 20/05/201681,235 mi+1,556 mi
- 25/05/201681,264 mi+29 mi
- 01/06/201782,788 mi+1,524 mi
- 01/06/201782,790 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/201884,661 mi+1,871 mi
- 01/06/201884,661 mi
- 28/03/201986,937 mi+2,276 mi
- 01/04/201986,938 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/202089,465 mi+2,527 mi
- 06/03/202089,466 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/202195,258 mi+5,792 mi
- 18/03/202195,258 mi
- 29/03/202299,910 mi+4,652 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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