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P1 FMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,703 mi
Last recorded35,703 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 FMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 35,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,668 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,074 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,107 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 30,107 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,846 miles

Offside Front brake binding

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,073 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,005 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyre cracking

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,856 miles

wipers smearing and starting to split.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,581 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 6,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P1 FMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 P1 FMX, 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 P1 FMX registered?

P1 FMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is P1 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 FMX 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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