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FV02 MWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, arches, subframes, suspension components.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also cracked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also cracked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,819 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 97,818 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,959 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,958 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking corroded pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,067 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 89,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 80,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,763 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,222 miles

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

both front wipers torn on ends but still clear the windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside front wheel binding slightly

both front wipers torn on ends but still clear the windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,832 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,243 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,817 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 MWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MWW, 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 MWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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