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FJ02 VWS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,977 mi
Last recorded29,977 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 25,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 24,064 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 24,064 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,156 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls have varying degrees of cracking, see especially offside-inner 'under load'

Fail 29 Jun 2018 23,156 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls have varying degrees of cracking, see especially offside-inner 'under load'

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

Pass 23 May 2017 22,043 miles

Both rear tyres perished, cracking inner walls

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,646 miles

Cracks appearing in some rear tyre sidewalls especially offside inner. Recommend replace

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,284 miles

Engine MIL, light on

Offside rear tyre inner side-wall starting to deteriorate

Reqired jump-start

Fail 8 Jun 2015 18,284 miles

Engine MIL, light on

Offside rear tyre inner side-wall starting to deteriorate

Reqired jump-start

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 16,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,690 miles

W/screen chipped

Pass 10 May 2010 11,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,804 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 VWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

FJ02 VWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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