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FG02 KZW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,027 mi
Last recorded42,027 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 42,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor / sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf and osf chassis ends corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 39,858 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,945 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 36,770 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface excess wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface excess wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 34,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 33,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 33,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear calliper parking brake lever (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,622 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 11,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,704 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 KZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FG02 KZW, 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 KZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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