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FJ02 LZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 90,470 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 88,444 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty/corroded

both rear inner and outer sills rusty/corroded

eml light on

Fail 16 May 2024 88,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty/corroded

both rear inner and outer sills rusty/corroded

eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,787 miles

eml light on

rear arches and inner sills rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

rear arches and inner sills rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,319 miles

slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis, suspension components and subframe

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs poor condition

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,068 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,058 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,904 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,478 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 LZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

FJ02 LZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 LZP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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