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FD02 MLL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 MLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,307 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S and O/S front jacking points excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 109,238 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills to floor pans slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,478 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake considerably weaker

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout under side of vehicle also sills blistered

Fail 14 Mar 2020 101,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake considerably weaker

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout under side of vehicle also sills blistered

Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,843 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, Floor Pan Area Corroded

General Corrosion Threw Out Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Wing holed and Corroded not Prescribed

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,415 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at mounting clip and rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside inner sills floor pans corroded

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes on the very ends where there is no covering (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion throughout the vehicle floor and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,100 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 76,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,511 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear outer sill holed but in non prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,904 miles

all brake pads wearing low

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,460 miles

nerside rear tyre close to limit on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,153 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 MLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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