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FD02 XXK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,038 mi
Last recorded76,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing next to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front subframe corroded

os and ns floor sections corroding

osf and nsf lower suspension arms corroded

osf lower front wing corroded

osf wing corroded along wheel arch

osr tyre on 2mm to 3mm

osr wing panel dented

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,168 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 XXK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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