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FP02 GZJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,382 mi
Last recorded47,382 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 GZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 46,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 46,709 miles

corrosion to bottom of offside front wing

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust box flange with main pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,331 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 46,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,663 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,651 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,639 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,784 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,486 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 GZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

FP02 GZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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The MOT history for FP02 GZJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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