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FA02 BJJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,255 mi
Last recorded51,255 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,255 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,237 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,158 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 48,158 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 44,666 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,594 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,445 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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FA02 BJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA02 BJJ, 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 FA02 BJJ registered?

FA02 BJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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