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FD02 APF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 APF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,992 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,583 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,582 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,408 miles

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.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,163 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,513 miles

all wishbones have slight surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,932 miles

Front and rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,872 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,078 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

handbrake comint to end of travel - advise adjustment

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,070 miles

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

Offside rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,665 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,884 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,264 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,264 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,401 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 3 Apr 2006 16,055 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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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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