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FJ02 ZXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,554 miles

Front Steering box has seepage wet underside (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,474 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,838 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 ZXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

FJ02 ZXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 ZXV 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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