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FG02 LBF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,980 mi
Last recorded63,980 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,980 miles

CORRODED ALL UNDERNEATH FRONT TO BACK

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 62,558 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,185 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 60,163 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,940 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,940 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,378 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

FG02 LBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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