2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SD02 HFW
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 118,524 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD02 HFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 118,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SD02 HFW Mileage History
- 30/09/2023111,088 mi
- 03/10/2024115,098 mi+4,010 mi
- 23/10/2024115,123 mi+25 mi
- 23/09/2025118,381 mi+3,258 mi
- 01/11/2025118,524 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 3,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD02 HFW 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 (SD02 HFW) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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