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FD02 COU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,440 mi
Last recorded109,440 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 COU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 109,440 miles

All underside undersealed

Front Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,925 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded in places,small hole n/s rear inner body behind wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,425 miles

Factory fitted covers

Handbrake travel high but performance 35%

Oil leak red fluid cannot see part which is leaking under tray fitted ?

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

Under side of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 103,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 101,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on

Pass 18 May 2020 100,617 miles

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

Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on ?

handbrake travel high 16 to 17 clicks

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2020 100,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively vehicle been standing discs dirty (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on ?

handbrake travel high 16 to 17 clicks

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 100,125 miles

air bag warning light intermittent fault ?

handbrake travel very high and performance on limit 16 %

sub-frames rusty

Fail 30 May 2019 100,124 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front ball joint lock nut not on all way to lock in place

Nearside Front brake flexy catching tyres on full lock

handbrake travel very high and performance on limit 16 %

sub-frames rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated and insecure but prevents ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated and insecure but prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

back of exhaust centre pipe been hitting diff

both front brake back plates corroded away

inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r inner brake pad, anti squeal plate adrift and touching disc

under tray fitted (some screws missing, slightly loose)

Fail 26 May 2017 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing castle nut fitted, no split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner face sill corroded/holed (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

back of exhaust centre pipe been hitting diff

both front brake back plates corroded away

inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r inner brake pad, anti squeal plate adrift and touching disc

under tray fitted (some screws missing, slightly loose)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,048 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2015 79,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2015 79,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 67,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 67,595 miles

Rear Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2013 53,877 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 45,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 6 Jun 2011 39,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,040 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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FD02 COU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD02 COU, 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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FD02 COU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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