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FJ02 MFP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,876 mi
Last recorded73,876 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 73,876 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 62,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,175 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2023 56,171 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,424 miles

corrosion not through all skins rear outer sills

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges + perishing

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + perishing

rear coil springs corroding

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

some play in o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,630 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear outer sills

o/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre both heavily perished

some play in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,438 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,438 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,534 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,569 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,042 miles

front discs corroded

gear box noisey

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

small chip in screen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 32,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs corroded

gear box noisey

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

small chip in screen

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,031 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/r pads getting low

Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

o/s/r pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,355 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Both front tyres badly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emission test only just passed

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly coroded

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front brake hose very slightly twisted, not same position as nearside ,not fouling at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,946 miles

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

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

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 MFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

FJ02 MFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2002.

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