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FV02 GUH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,569 mi
Last recorded61,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,569 miles

advise slight wear on nearside rear tyre outer edge

advise surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 53,771 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 53,771 miles

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,608 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 53,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 53,328 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 53,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,945 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,544 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,906 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,081 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 40,114 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 40,114 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 7,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 3,469 miles

near side seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted. visual check only.

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 GUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUH, 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 FV02 GUH registered?

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

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