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FA02 ZVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,633 miles

Offside Rear Sill Damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,660 miles

Offside Rear Sill Damaged

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill Damaged

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

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,424 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,883 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 ZVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FA02 ZVX shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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