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FG02 KZN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,382 mi
Last recorded42,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2026 42,375 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 41,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,253 miles

Nearside Rear Sill area small hole and split ADVISE REPAIR SOON

Offside Rear sill area very soft and small split ADVISE REPAIR VERY SOON

all pads look low but still serviceable for now

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,726 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 39,407 miles

slight corrosion rear outer sills

Pass 17 May 2013 37,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,095 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 35,990 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,231 miles

advise both front wipers split at ends

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,889 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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FG02 KZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KZN, 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 FG02 KZN registered?

FG02 KZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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