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FH02 OES

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,359 mi
Last recorded157,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 157,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 157,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 139,944 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 127,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2010 110,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 110,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 91,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,580 miles

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

plastic shield fitted not allowing full inspection of steering and suspension systems

Pass 31 May 2006 39,312 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 OES is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OES, 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 OES registered?

FH02 OES is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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