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FD02 CLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,124 miles

n/s outer sill coroded at rear

Fail 15 Mar 2014 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill coroded at rear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 108,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in o/s/f. tyre. no cords showing.

n/s/f tyre wearing on both in side/outside edges.

n/s/rear exhaust bracket corroded.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,890 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,061 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,561 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 CLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CLO, 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 FD02 CLO registered?

FD02 CLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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