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FA02 HKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,692 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pipe that runs along offside of car slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin rusted but not weakened prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin rusted but not weakened prescribed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall has damage.

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis has light surface rust.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin rusted but not weakened prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin rusted but not weakened prescribed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall has damage.

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis has light surface rust.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rust on underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 107,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rust on underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 104,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,944 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,537 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,951 miles

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

o/s/reg light slightly damaged under side slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/reg light slightly damaged.under side slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,048 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,262 miles

park brake lever near end of free travel

Fail 11 Jun 2010 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,654 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,227 miles

engine manegment light on

Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine manegment light on

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,692 miles

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,744 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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FA02 HKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA02 HKO, 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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FA02 HKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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