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FX02 NLY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,525 mi
Last recorded53,525 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,525 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 53,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 52,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 51,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake looks to have been hot at some point,not binding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing signs of corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 42,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake looks to have been hot at some point,not binding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing signs of corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 40,522 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush's rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush's rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 36,050 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 31,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,486 miles

nearside front tyre worn below legal limit on edge

Fail 18 Jul 2015 30,486 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn below legal limit on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,354 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded and will probably need to be repaired before next M.O.Y.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 23,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,811 miles

rear brake pads wearing unevenly (tapered) may be sdticking in callipers

Fail 28 Jul 2007 13,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing unevenly (tapered) may be sdticking in callipers

Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,918 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)

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 NLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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