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FM02 DUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,661 mi
Last recorded65,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,661 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,556 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded - front and rear

Fail 29 Jul 2025 65,556 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded - front and rear

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,048 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2017 54,038 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,141 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 52,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,669 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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FM02 DUJ 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 82.6%.

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 FM02 DUJ, 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 FM02 DUJ registered?

FM02 DUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is FM02 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 DUJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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