2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PF02 FOP
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2002. Recorded mileage 104,446 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
PF02 FOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 104,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PF02 FOP Mileage History
- 28/03/202494,494 mi
- 08/04/202494,657 mi+163 mi
- 07/04/2025102,546 mi+7,889 mi
- 07/04/2025102,546 mi
- 29/04/2026104,446 mi+1,900 mi
Average of roughly 4,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PF02 FOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (PF02 FOP) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Arm to ball joint nut and bolt (5.3.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Arm to ball joint nut and bolt (5.3.6 (b))”; “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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