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FH02 XXZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 149,503 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2025 148,022 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal TAMPERED INSPECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 126,015 miles

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

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

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

all underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 125,440 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 125,421 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced very front chassis corroded can be seen through front bumper behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,002 miles

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

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

n/r arch coroded

o/s/r arch coroded

under body and components coroded

Pass 22 Dec 2018 121,796 miles

os and ns rear sills corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,796 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

os and ns rear sills corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 120,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under car trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,836 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under car trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,186 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,540 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,814 miles

Handbrake high

Offside front caliper has evidence of seepage from piston

Offside rear sill area starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 53,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 47,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 42,544 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 XXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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