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FE02 XOL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 XOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 99,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,927 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,332 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,357 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,622 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,975 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2015 72,059 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 72,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,553 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 XOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 FE02 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

FE02 XOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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