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FL02 SXW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,709 miles

Car is underseal.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,544 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x three, (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings meet chassis,both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills in places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,910 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,908 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (slight) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,459 miles

Rear both rear outer sill corroding

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 84,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,011 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,214 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,378 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,547 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,115 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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FL02 SXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FL02 SXW, 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 FL02 SXW registered?

FL02 SXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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