2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R385 ECR
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2002. Recorded mileage 228,577 km. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 228,577 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R385 ECR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 228,577 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R385 ECR 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 (R385 ECR) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R385 ECR Odometer History
- 23/09/2022224,198 km
- 21/09/2023227,776 km+3,578 km
- 22/09/2023227,776 km
- 02/09/2024228,471 km+695 km
- 25/09/2025228,577 km+106 km
Average of roughly 1,456 km 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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