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FG02 XDD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage - not affecting light output

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust leak not effecting emissions

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,734 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage - not affecting light output

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floor to sills corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

some corrosion to offside front A pillar

under body heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,922 miles

Nearside Rear unable to inspect inner wheel arch fully due to being heavily seam sealed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear unable to inspect inner wheel arch fully due to being heavily seam sealed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded & weak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,970 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,815 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,888 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,793 miles

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

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

front discs corrodod inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,805 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,741 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs corroded.

front numberplate slightly distorted.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s front suspension arms signs of corrosion

n/s & o/s rear suspension arms signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,136 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 XDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

FG02 XDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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