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FL02 SYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 64,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 56,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 46,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 46,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 41,322 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,949 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,757 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,174 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 17,843 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Minor dents & scratches to various panels

Slight oil leaks on engine

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,025 miles

stone chip in screen , various oil leaks , wear to front brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,020 miles

Surface corrosion to various suspension components †Rear brakes imbalanced †Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,558 miles

rear tyres worn on edges.

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 SYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL02 SYA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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