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FH02 OEZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,134 miles

Front both brake discs pitted,advise

Front brake pads getting low,advise

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock slightly misted,advise (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill has some corrosion.advise (6.1.B.2)

Rear both brake discs scored,advise

Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing affectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner edge worn below limit (4.1.E.1)

Front both brake discs pitted,advise

Front brake pads getting low,advise

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge wearing,advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock slightly misted,advise (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill has some corrosion.advise (6.1.B.2)

Rear both brake discs scored,advise

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,736 miles

Rear brake discs and pads low,advise

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge has wear,advise

Front brake pads low,advise

Fail 18 Jun 2016 81,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Front brake pads low,advise

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge has wear,advise

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

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

Rear brake discs and pads low,advise

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,612 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,612 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 69,831 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside rear tyre perished outer face

rear diff damp

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,831 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside rear tyre perished outer face

rear diff damp

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,827 miles

Diff Leaking Oil

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,402 miles

Both front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edge

Front Wiper Slightly Smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,727 miles

front wiper riped

Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,186 miles

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,407 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 OEZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEZ, 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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FH02 OEZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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