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FP02 DKX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 DKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,216 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leaking (rear) (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 77,880 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 76,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,521 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,916 miles

all tyres worn and cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 52,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all tyres worn and cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,519 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP02 DKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 FP02 DKX, 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 FP02 DKX registered?

FP02 DKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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