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FE02 XOZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 XOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,815 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights going dull (1.7.5a)

general underbody rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,895 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,197 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,193 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,519 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,463 miles

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

advise front brake pads 3mm approx

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,536 miles

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

front brake pads approx 3mm

offside wiper blade small split

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,540 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,328 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 48,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,368 miles

front number plate support damaged †park brake lever travel long †rear pads and discs worn †rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,445 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 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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