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FG02 KZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 86,258 miles

Underside surface rust

Fail 22 Feb 2025 86,258 miles

Underside surface rust

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,783 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 40,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 39,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily undersealed obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 39,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily undersealed obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,526 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,462 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 KZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG02 KZZ registered?

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

Is FG02 KZZ safe to buy?

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