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FE02 ONR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,869 mi
Last recorded106,869 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ONR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom of Chassis rail by Front anti-roll bar mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under inside of wheel arch by Front anti-roll bar mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under front edge of wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Bottom of Chassis rail by Front anti-roll bar mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under front edge of wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to inside side wall.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti - roll bar bracket area under wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Oil leak Oil level low. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes around power steering rack. (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S. (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear sub frames corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S, Front & Rear, Upper and Lower wishbones all heavily corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All wishbone bush's slightly deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S & O/S Rear valves & O/S/Front valve slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded All coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 100,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,843 miles

o/s/r arch corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,674 miles

corrosion o/s sill

o/s/r lower arm corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,674 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion o/s sill

o/s/r lower arm corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,227 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,227 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,778 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,004 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,580 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 74,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,735 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 ONR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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