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FB02 DHZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,839 mi
Last recorded128,839 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 128,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 126,639 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,326 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Suspension components corroding.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 126,326 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

N/s front floor panel is excessively corroded, just outside the area covered by the mot.

O/s front floor panel is excessively corroded, just outside the area covered by the mot.

Suspension components corroding.

Pass 3 May 2016 123,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 113,835 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,699 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 104,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 97,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,331 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,328 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,991 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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FB02 DHZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB02 DHZ, 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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FB02 DHZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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