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FA51 JFF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Section small split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,576 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,988 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 30,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,351 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges only (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,893 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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FA51 JFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA51 JFF, 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 FA51 JFF registered?

FA51 JFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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