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FX02 OPJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,479 mi
Last recorded52,479 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 OPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres +badly cracking replace ASAP! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 48,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 43,744 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective DRY (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,195 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,531 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,001 miles

front discs heavily corroded

large scratch inner screen

n/s/f blade slightly split

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,484 miles

Inner face of both front discs corroded and pitted.

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,484 miles

Inner face of both front discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,156 miles

scratch on o\s of windscreen front number plate in poor condiion

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,612 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 OPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

FX02 OPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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