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FJ02 LZB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,118 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,937 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,807 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted slightly & rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr sill slight corrision

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,293 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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FJ02 LZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FJ02 LZB, 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 FJ02 LZB registered?

FJ02 LZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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