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FJ02 MDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 120,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,126 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS +OS / wheel arch's / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,661 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS +OS / wheel arch's / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody / suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2023 110,656 miles

Emissions not tested no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS +OS / wheel arch's / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody / suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2021 107,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion but covered with underseal

Fail 18 Dec 2021 107,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion but covered with underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 102,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 May 2018 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis member above antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength main chassis member above antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has had previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has had previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in thick underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 88,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

outer sills and underside undersealed

Pass 29 May 2014 84,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,576 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2009 68,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,855 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 33,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,513 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,357 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 MDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FJ02 MDY, 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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FJ02 MDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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