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FE02 ONU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 ONU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,177 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to various brake pipes.

eml on

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/ outer sill corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,177 miles

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

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to various brake pipes.

eml on

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/ outer sill corroded.

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,260 miles

borderline corrosion to chassis and outer sills

eml on

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,260 miles

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

borderline corrosion to chassis and outer sills

eml on

exhaust system corroded

oil level low

various brake pipes corroded

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels and bodywork damaged

eml on

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,243 miles

EML on dash

auxillery belt noisey

exhuast pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

sills corroded, thumb pressure applied

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,513 miles

damage on alloys eml light on exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,414 miles

alloy wheels scratched.

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces.

corrosion to outer sills.

intermittant squeak from engine.

suspension components corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,414 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alloy wheels scratched.

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces.

corrosion to outer sills.

engine management lamp on.

intermittant squeak from engine.

rear brake pads worn low.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,054 miles

All tyres down to 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,817 miles

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

front blades worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,093 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 ONU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONU, 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 FE02 ONU registered?

FE02 ONU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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