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FD02 XZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,496 mi
Last recorded56,496 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,136 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,419 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 50,082 miles

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

Nearside outer sill section corroded thin but not holed

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,965 miles

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

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

heavy rust to underside of vehicel/and outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,616 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,518 miles

underside suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2012 46,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,486 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,407 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,368 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 XZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

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

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