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FE02 OKB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 OKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,129 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,953 miles

Corrosion to both n/s & o/s outer door sills

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 Aug 2016 75,268 miles

nsf coil spring broke but still correctly located

os sill at rear rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 69,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components very rusty

rear brake discs badly corroded on edges

rear brake pads appear low

underside very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,968 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components very rusty

rear brake discs badly corroded on edges

rear brake pads appear low

underside very rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,766 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,442 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge and 3 mm wear testable

Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travell just o k

unable to see brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,893 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travell just o k

unable to see brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,793 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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FE02 OKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE02 OKB, 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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FE02 OKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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