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FH02 OEB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,652 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Rear Ns and os inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 84,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,380 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 77,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 69,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded (within 30 cm of seat belt mounting)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,229 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,860 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,526 miles

nail in l/h/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,869 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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FH02 OEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FH02 OEB, 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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FH02 OEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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