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FE02 ONV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,550 mi
Last recorded24,550 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ONV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 24,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 23,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 21,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside lower & upper bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted

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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FE02 ONV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FE02 ONV, 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 FE02 ONV registered?

FE02 ONV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is FE02 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 ONV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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