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FP02 GYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 61,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,786 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 58,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 53,480 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,491 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 49,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 46,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in under sealant

Pass 28 Dec 2019 40,042 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in under sealant

Pass 27 Dec 2018 34,419 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded on the front and rear

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 28,179 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,087 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,806 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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FP02 GYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP02 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

FP02 GYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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