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FH02 XWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,452 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,904 miles

underneath component surface corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,330 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 91,324 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,693 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

earth strap broken at rear of engine

pipes to power steering rack starting to become corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

earth strap broken at rear of engine

pipes to power steering rack starting to become corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyre side walls perishing and close to limit.

nearside front and offside front tyre side walls perishing.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,139 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,586 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,840 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 XWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH02 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

FH02 XWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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