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FE02 OPB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 67,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

Exhaust centre pipe to backbox flange corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body corroded and holed nearside boot floor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Anti-roll bar drop link detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre pipe to backbox flange corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body corroded and holed nearside boot floor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

sills corroding

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,771 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

drivers wiper rubber starting to peel

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,537 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount bracket corroded/fractured but exhaust still adequately supported.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Earth wire at rear axle bracket has come adrift.

Exhaust rear silencer mount bracket corroded/fractured but exhaust still adequately supported.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,453 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inside edges.

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on the inside edges.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,117 miles

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

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

front disks corroded on inner edge

rear disks corroderd on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,117 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front disks corroded on inner edge

rear disks corroderd on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,731 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

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 OPB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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