2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FV02 NHB
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/06/2002. Recorded mileage 68,112 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
FV02 NHB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 68,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FV02 NHB Mileage History
- 24/03/202265,737 mi
- 07/04/202265,739 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/202368,111 mi+2,372 mi
- 03/05/202368,112 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,143 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FV02 NHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (FV02 NHB) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Coil spring fractured or broken and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.78% (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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