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FB02 UGS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,938 mi
Last recorded114,938 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 UGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 114,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair covered in underseal

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

rear exhaust system touching rear subframe

Fail 23 Apr 2026 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust system touching rear subframe

Pass 15 May 2025 112,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 110,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 109,783 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 107,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 107,436 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 105,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 103,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front UPPER AND LOW SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Nearside SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front UPPER AND LOW SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 22 May 2020 103,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front UPPER AND LOW SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Nearside SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front UPPER AND LOW SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,737 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,737 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 82,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 76,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,604 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor

handbrake travel long

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor

handbrake travel long

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,920 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

os handbrake figure lower than ns

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,839 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

os handbrake figure lower than ns

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,410 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,571 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 5 Jun 2006 25,262 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 UGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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