MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,141 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system
Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s. (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s. (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis area forward of subframe. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis area forward of subframe. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
near side rear brake very slight binding
all wishbones have slight surface corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all wishbones have slight surface corrosion
nearside rear brake sticking slightly
offside rear brake sticking slightly
Front and rear suspension arms have surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front and rear suspension arms have surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge
handbrake comint to end of travel - advise adjustment
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FD02 APF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 FD02 APF, 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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FD02 APF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.
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