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FV02 BUF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,111 mi
Last recorded102,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 BUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,111 miles

Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 102,098 miles

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

Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wings/ wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wings/ wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear quarter panels outer surface rust

general underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension and underbody corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension and underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,858 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,337 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,967 miles

Nearside Front brake flexy taught in righthand lock

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,967 miles

Nearside Front brake flexy taught in righthand lock

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,198 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 82,195 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perished at base (4.1.D.1e)

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,367 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perished at base (4.1.D.1e)

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

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,063 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,864 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear springs have heavy corrosion

hi-level brake light not working

inner faces of rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,479 miles

Hand brake travel needs slight adjustment

Very slight brake bind on o/s/r

Fail 25 Jun 2013 55,479 miles

Hand brake travel needs slight adjustment

Very slight brake bind on o/s/r

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,965 miles

both sides outer rear sills corroded to excess, but just outside of prescribed area

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides outer rear sills corroded to excess, but just outside of prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,038 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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FV02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV02 BUF, 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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FV02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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