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FH02 OFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,149 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 97,149 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 89,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box to the middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,157 miles

Boot floor rusted

Light binding at o/s front wheel when rotated by hand

N/s front brake backing plate corroded

Rear sections of outer sill panels rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor panel rusted

Light binding at o/s front wheel when rotated by hand

N/s front brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear sections of outer sill panels rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,702 miles

N/s front brake backing plate corroded

N/s front inner wing rusted

O/s and n/s rear sections of outer sills rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,069 miles

N/s front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,199 miles

O/s front box section rusty

Suspension arms rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2020 80,199 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

O/s front box section rusty

Suspension arms rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,909 miles

N/s and o/s front brake backing plates rusted

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

O/s front inner wheel arch box section starting to corrode

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,909 miles

N/s and o/s front brake backing plates rusted

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

O/s front inner wheel arch box section starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,272 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,272 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,250 miles

All four tyres old and perished

Bottom of N/S Front wing weak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres old and perished

Bottom of N/S Front wing weak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,813 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 OFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

FH02 OFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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