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FD02 XZS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

rear wheel arches showing corrosion

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,650 miles

Front suspesion arms corroded

sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,768 miles

Offside Rear bind on rotation

corrosion to nsr / osr outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,457 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,210 miles

both front and rear discs have some corrossion

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,913 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges.

rattle from exhaust at rear.

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 XZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

FD02 XZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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