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FB02 BRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,509 mi
Last recorded67,509 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 BRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,509 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,490 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,490 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,148 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,862 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,423 miles

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

osf dip beam output poor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,268 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,583 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,583 miles

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

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,647 miles

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

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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FB02 BRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FB02 BRX, 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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FB02 BRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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