2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MW02 BCX
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 73,418 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW02 BCX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 73,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW02 BCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (MW02 BCX) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
MW02 BCX Mileage History
- 30/06/200631,200 mi
- 27/06/200737,224 mi+6,024 mi
- 26/06/200842,007 mi+4,783 mi
- 24/06/200945,262 mi+3,255 mi
- 24/06/200945,262 mi
- 08/06/201047,689 mi+2,427 mi
- 24/06/201149,915 mi+2,226 mi
- 24/06/201149,915 mi
- 28/06/201253,591 mi+3,676 mi
- 26/06/201355,390 mi+1,799 mi
- 26/06/201458,494 mi+3,104 mi
- 30/06/201559,697 mi+1,203 mi
- 23/06/201661,249 mi+1,552 mi
- 03/07/201763,384 mi+2,135 mi
- 28/06/201864,854 mi+1,470 mi
- 02/07/201966,055 mi+1,201 mi
- 24/06/202067,436 mi+1,381 mi
- 02/07/202168,208 mi+772 mi
- 06/07/202270,104 mi+1,896 mi
- 11/07/202371,385 mi+1,281 mi
- 09/07/202472,099 mi+714 mi
- 06/08/202573,050 mi+951 mi
- 15/08/202573,056 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/202673,412 mi+356 mi
- 25/08/202673,418 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,095 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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