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FE02 OKF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 OKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,551 miles

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

nsr sill corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 102,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,913 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,547 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,942 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,420 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,289 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,035 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 OKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OKF, 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 OKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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