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MD02 FDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 175,042 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 7 Apr 2026 175,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both track control arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Apr 2025 173,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 173,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 171,144 miles

slight exhaust blow.

slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 171,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH FRONT & BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 166,397 miles

Front Lower Both Ball Joint Boot Cracking / Perishing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip Light (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 155,748 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 148,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 137,809 miles

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

Parts of underside and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 8 May 2019 137,809 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working Front Sidelight and Rear registration plate lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Parts of underside and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2018 121,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 121,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 116,096 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 111,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,622 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges plus worn down too 3mm

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge plus worn down too 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 103,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 77,686 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 64,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 37,274 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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MD02 FDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD02 FDZ, 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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MD02 FDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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