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MD02 FEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 120,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 120,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 118,430 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 113,777 miles

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,231 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear outter sills corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear outter sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,915 miles

Nearside front tyre 3.5mm

Offside front tyre 3.5mm

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,887 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode, rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,264 miles

Long handbrake travel

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,795 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 59,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,172 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 FEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FEU, 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 MD02 FEU registered?

MD02 FEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is MD02 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD02 FEU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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