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FA02 BKZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,970 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

parking brake application slightly uneven

underbody components showing signs of corrosion/advise to monitor

Fail 7 Jul 2025 76,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

underbody components showing signs of corrosion/advise to monitor

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,404 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 75,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 74,116 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 74,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 16 Apr 2021 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 72,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 72,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,163 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 67,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,728 miles

front brake pads look low.

o/s/f slight brake bind

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads look low.

o/s/f slight brake bind

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,914 miles

handbrake travel high,

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,127 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 38,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,045 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge, and n/side rear worn close to limit on inner edge

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 BKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKZ, 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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FA02 BKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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