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FB02 CKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 62,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 60,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,321 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,139 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,241 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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FB02 CKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FB02 CKJ, 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 FB02 CKJ registered?

FB02 CKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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