MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
general underbody corrosion
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
drivers wiper torn but still clearing
exhaust corroded
rear brake discs corroded
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
rear discs have slight corrosion on faces
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG02 SWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FG02 SWO, 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 FG02 SWO registered?
FG02 SWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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