2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MV02 OEC
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 36,614 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV02 OEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 36,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MV02 OEC Mileage History
- 04/04/202236,340 mi
- 15/04/202336,486 mi+146 mi
- 10/06/202436,545 mi+59 mi
- 25/07/202536,610 mi+65 mi
- 02/08/202536,614 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV02 OEC 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 (MV02 OEC) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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