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FD02 ZXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 ZXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,961 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,947 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front nearside brake pad is worn slightly more than the offside front

front to rear metal brake pipe, rear section is starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front nearside brake pad is worn slightly more than the offside front

front to rear metal brake pipe, rear section is starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is starting to perish

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,119 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 51,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 45,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 45,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,995 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 ZXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

FD02 ZXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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