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FC02 EEH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear

power steering pipes corroded (deteriorated) but not leaking

prop-shaft oil seal has a slight seepage of fluid

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((ALL)) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ((ALL)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear panel corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ((ALL)) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ((ALL)) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,546 miles

Prop-shaft oil seal has a slight seepage of fluid

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension arms corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

power steering pipes deteriorated, but not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,546 miles

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

Prop-shaft oil seal has a slight seepage of fluid

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension arms corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

power steering pipes deteriorated, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,495 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

All suspension coil springs corroded but not fractured or weakened

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,569 miles

slight fluctuation to both front slightly corroded brake discs

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,569 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight fluctuation to both front slightly corroded brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,348 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,155 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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FC02 EEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FC02 EEH, 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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FC02 EEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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