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FH02 FXE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 FXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 117,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,928 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 112,963 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,266 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads look too be worn

lower sill too floor corroded offside

Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,270 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front back plates corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front wings detached from sill

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,270 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front back plates corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front wings detached from sill

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 91,298 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 91,291 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,597 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,795 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 84,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,105 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 78,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S N/S FRONT REAR DICS RUSTY BEEN STANDING HAD REPAIRS 2 O/S N/S OUTER CORNER SILLS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,645 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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FH02 FXE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH02 FXE, 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 FH02 FXE registered?

FH02 FXE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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