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FL02 SYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,723 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 89,931 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,848 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,641 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,641 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,996 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,996 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 49,452 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 SYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

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

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