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FG02 XDA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 XDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 118,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 118,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 113,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,529 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrision to offside outer sill

general vehicle corrision

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake balance

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,288 miles

corrison to both outer sill's

offside rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,880 miles

all front wishbone arm bushes perished/split

both outer sills corroded

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear anti-roll bars heavily corroded

front brake discs and pads worn low - strong advise

handbrake reserve low

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

play in both front anti-roll bar drop links (nearside worse)

power steering pipework heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded - strong advise

rear brake pads worn

rear suspension heavily corroded

rocker cover gasket leaking oil - engine oil stained

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

wipers smear screen - nearside worse - strong advise

Fail 29 Apr 2010 83,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all front wishbone arm bushes perished/split

both outer sills corroded

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear anti-roll bars heavily corroded

front brake discs and pads worn low - strong advise

handbrake reserve low

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

play in both front anti-roll bar drop links (nearside worse)

power steering pipework heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded - strong advise

rear brake pads worn

rear suspension heavily corroded

rocker cover gasket leaking oil - engine oil stained

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

wipers smear screen - nearside worse - strong advise

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,764 miles

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust centre and rear heavily corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

front wipers smear slightly

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight oil stains on engine

very slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,417 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,286 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,194 miles

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

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 XDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDA, 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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FG02 XDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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