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FB02 DHU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner wheel arches severely corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 65,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner wheel arches severely corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 62,758 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both inner wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,964 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,698 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,675 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,296 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT BOTTOM WISH BONES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR LOWER WISH BONES. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S ANS N/S REAR TOP WISH BONES. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,979 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Light corrosion on sills.

Nearside Front 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 14 Apr 2018 57,943 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,943 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,882 miles

Slight corrosion on all discs inside face

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,594 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 DHU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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