2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FA02 LWE
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 195,017 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA02 LWE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2024
- 195,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 35 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA02 LWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (FA02 LWE) between May 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
FA02 LWE Mileage History
- 24/05/2023187,563 mi
- 15/05/2024195,017 mi+7,454 mi
Average of roughly 7,626 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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