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A14 FKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,724 mi
Last recorded78,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,253 miles

near and offside front inner wings showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,040 miles

Brake fluid and clutch fluid discoloured

NSF OSF Chassis rails corroded (wheel arch area where splash sheild attaches)

NSF wiper juddering across screen

NSR OSR inner wheel arch corroded ( towards rear near where splash sheilds are fitted)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,176 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,081 miles

N/S rack boot twisted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S sceen blade tip slightly torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 33,971 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,882 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A14 FKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 FKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 FKR registered?

A14 FKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is A14 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 FKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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