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FX02 NLD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,336 mi
Last recorded79,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,336 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 78,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,989 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side front chassis legs corroding

noise from pulley area (engine)

rear wheel arches corroding

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2021 70,973 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side front chassis legs corroding

noise from pulley area (engine)

rear wheel arches corroding

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre perishing

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,362 miles

all brake discs corroding

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,362 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floorpan (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,920 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

underbody/suspension arms corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,956 miles

nearside sill corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,956 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,204 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,526 miles

175/65 14 on front tyres, 185/65 14 on rear tyres

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracked and perished on wall

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,869 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,640 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,518 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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FX02 NLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FX02 NLD, 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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FX02 NLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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