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FP02 GYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,620 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower control arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Gearbox mounting defective Rear differential bushes perished and slight play. ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,084 miles

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

vehicle has surface rust front to back

Fail 8 Aug 2024 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

vehicle has surface rust front to back

Pass 25 May 2023 94,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,829 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 93,829 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,340 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,127 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 78,376 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high front both (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,550 miles

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

advise offside rear brake bind

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,936 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 42,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,113 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 GYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

FP02 GYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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