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FP02 GZD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,754 mi
Last recorded18,754 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 17,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 17,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 16,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 16,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,340 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 14,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking quite badly

Pass 1 May 2012 12,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres tread cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 12,115 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 May 2010 10,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,504 miles

all tyres just starting to crack on tread.

Pass 8 May 2007 9,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,896 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 GZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP02 GZD registered?

FP02 GZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is FP02 GZD safe to buy?

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