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FD02 XPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 91,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 88,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension springs corroded (both sides)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,489 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,421 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,229 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 XPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

FD02 XPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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