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FX02 NMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 66,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 59,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 57,648 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 57,636 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,302 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all working at once (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 pipes have been greased

nearside and offside outer sill starting to corroded

sureface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,305 miles

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,968 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

general corrosion to underside

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,678 miles

all brake discs are pitted

both rear outter sills are weak and corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,656 miles

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

all brake discs are pitted

both rear outter sills are weak and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,770 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 NMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMO, 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 FX02 NMO registered?

FX02 NMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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