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FE02 OOH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 OOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,839 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers blade condition poor and windscreen has oily film on it

Fail 15 May 2025 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassy leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassy leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,109 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded but not seriosly weaknd

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength at roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,120 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts in inner sidewalls but no cords visible.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,728 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 51,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 23,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 28 Feb 2006 18,118 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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FE02 OOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FE02 OOH, 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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FE02 OOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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