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FA02 HSX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,030 mi
Last recorded85,030 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2025 85,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2025 84,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,643 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,972 miles

offside sill/lower wing rusting

under side of vehicle checked best as possible due to under seal

Pass 30 May 2019 73,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 59,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,291 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner section rest of tyre wearing close to wear indicators

rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,188 miles

offside front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front and nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked. Offside rear wearing on inner tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,616 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked. Offside rear wearing on inner tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,312 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 HSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

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