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FB02 DKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 54,979 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 54,979 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 May 2025 53,535 miles

Underside of vehicle has been covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2024 51,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 48,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 45,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 45,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 44,443 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 44,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,615 miles

Both front tyres are beginning to crack on outer tread edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,994 miles

all track control arms are corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2014 38,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S outer sill corroded

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

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

Slight cracking both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,798 miles

slight corrosion to both outter sills

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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slight corrosion to both outter sills

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,713 miles

rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,971 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,200 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted.(borderline pass.) †n/s/r shock absorber damp. †front tyres wearing on edges and cracked.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 13,200 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted.(borderline pass.) †n/s/r shock absorber damp. †front tyres wearing on edges and cracked.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 9,432 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 DKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

FB02 DKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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