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FG02 SXA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 114,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 109,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 98,928 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to crack between tread

Chassis and related underside components corroded

Front Registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 21 Sep 2019 98,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres beginning to crack between tread

Chassis and related underside components corroded

Front Registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2018 97,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,620 miles

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

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing rack boot (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,102 miles

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

advanced corrosion rear outer door sill

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,576 miles

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,157 miles

advise both front disc inner edges corroding

advise offside sill starting to corrode

advise rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,157 miles

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

advise both front disc inner edges corroding

advise offside sill starting to corrode

advise rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,272 miles

advise both sills starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2011 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise both sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,949 miles

nearside rear tyre outter wall started to split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 44,007 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,984 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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FG02 SXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG02 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

FG02 SXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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