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FH02 XWR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 89,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 limits!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle overheated during the test

Fail 22 Jul 2023 89,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 limits!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle overheated during the test

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 89,756 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged have signs of fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 2 (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front front tyres have signs of fouling

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2020 88,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,588 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,480 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever in need of adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,593 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,522 miles

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

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 XWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FH02 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

FH02 XWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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