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FJ02 XEK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,510 mi
Last recorded43,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XEK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 43,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,134 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 42,134 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 40,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,535 miles

rear tyres getting low tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,868 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 XEK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

FJ02 XEK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is FJ02 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 XEK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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