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FG02 XCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 XCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,561 miles

Offside Centre floor to body sill area corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Centre floor to body sill area corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,729 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,715 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded OSF/NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust gas leaks minor

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 92,030 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 89,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill welded / repaired

suspension components coil springs , suspension arms etc corroded in general

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,551 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,533 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,402 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 67,349 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 64,370 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,112 miles

front and rear brake disc edges corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,536 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 XCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

FG02 XCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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