MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.
Suspension components corroding.
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.
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FB02 DHZ registered?
FB02 DHZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.
Is FB02 DHZ safe to buy?
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