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FM02 DVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,699 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 104,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,679 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,025 miles

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

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

both rear outer arches corroded

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,024 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CONNECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2019 97,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,329 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,329 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,035 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,079 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

N/S outer sill panel is corroded (rear)

O/S outer sill panel is corroded (rear)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,079 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Rear of offside outer sill panel heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Rear of offside outer sill panel heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,080 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of offside outer sill/lower wing flange corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,293 miles

Rear of offside sill panel corroding.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,846 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight run out on front brake discs.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 30,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 21,995 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 DVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DVO, 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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FM02 DVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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