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FG02 DLJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 DLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 103,970 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/f ball joint condition (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill closing panel and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill closing panel and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre has been driven under inflated at some point and outer and inner walls are weak

Pass 18 May 2024 96,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,406 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,619 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,128 miles

rear exhaust system corroded at join to back box

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,038 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 69,038 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 59,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 573,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,291 miles

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

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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FG02 DLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG02 DLJ, 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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FG02 DLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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