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FD02 YOA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 YOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,960 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 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

FD02 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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