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FG02 LBA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,923 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 106,377 miles

all four tyres perished

general corrosion on the underneath

rear sills slight corrosion but no holes

Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,882 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,879 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,427 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,150 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 LBA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

FG02 LBA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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