MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights going dull (1.7.5a)
general underbody rusting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights going dull (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
general underbody rusting
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres slightly perished.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F brake slightly binding.
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres slightly perished.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F brake slightly binding.
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise centre and rear exhaust corroded on joints
advise rear brake discs slightly corroded
advise slight oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise centre and rear exhaust corroded on joints
advise rear brake discs slightly corroded
advise slight oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise front brake pads 3mm approx
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise front brake pads 3mm approx
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake pads approx 3mm
offside wiper blade small split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake pads approx 3mm
offside wiper blade small split
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs worn †n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge †o/s front tyre has light perish cracks on outside wall †rear exhaust joint corroded †park brake lever travel long †front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn †n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge †o/s front tyre has light perish cracks on outside wall †rear exhaust joint corroded †park brake lever travel long †front number plate damaged
front number plate support damaged †park brake lever travel long †rear pads and discs worn †rear exhaust joint corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE02 XOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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