2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MM02 RXZ
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 100,480 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM02 RXZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/05/2023
- 100,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
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MM02 RXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (MM02 RXZ) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering os chassis leg holed”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ns front chassis le”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MM02 RXZ Mileage History
- 17/05/202296,416 mi
- 17/05/202296,416 mi
- 16/05/2023100,480 mi+4,064 mi
Average of roughly 4,078 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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