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FH02 OEP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 71,335 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 71,291 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 68,982 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,271 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,138 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,983 miles

Nearside outer sill panel slightly corroded at rear

Offside Front wing panel corroded at sill area

Offside outer sill panel slightly corroded at rear

rear silencer bracket corroded but system remains adequately supported

Pass 19 May 2015 60,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,459 miles

o.s outer sill at rear showing early signd of deterioration.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,956 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 51,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,333 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 OEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OEP, 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 FH02 OEP registered?

FH02 OEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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