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FE02 ONT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ONT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,573 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,442 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in the inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in the inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,882 miles

Corrosion on subframes and suspension components.

O/s outer sill panel is corroding.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,881 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust affecting results. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System broken at joint between middle & rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Corrosion on subframes and suspension components.

O/s outer sill panel is corroding.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,166 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underneath has corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2019 87,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underneath has corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,102 miles

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

Underside of Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Underside of Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,058 miles

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

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

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

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

underneath vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,627 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,001 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 ONT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FE02 ONT, 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 ONT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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