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FP02 GYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,003 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 98,002 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 97,781 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 88,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,260 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 85,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,700 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front and osr tyres are winter tyres

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Right to left brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front and osr tyres are winter tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m/m (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,866 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body suspension unit rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,829 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

long pull on park brake effort good locked on RBT

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,437 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge (STEPPED TREAD)

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 GYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

FP02 GYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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