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FD02 OFJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,220 mi
Last recorded79,220 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 78,825 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corroded on inner and outer sills and rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front upper chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 68,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both front upper chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,438 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,409 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,619 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front disc's (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of rear disc's (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f chassis under wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,982 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 27,982 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,030 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 OFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OFJ, 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 FD02 OFJ registered?

FD02 OFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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