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FJ02 MBY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,358 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 92,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,834 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor damaged (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 78,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted blocking view to components

Fail 18 May 2018 78,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted blocking view to components

Pass 8 May 2017 71,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 71,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 64,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

offside rear wheel stiff

rear suspension arms corroded

reg plate on bonnet

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

offside rear wheel stiff

rear suspension arms corroded

reg plate on bonnet

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 61,408 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes.

front lower suspension arms corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear lower suspension arms corroded.

rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 7 May 2014 60,852 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 60,852 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 59,331 miles

all coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

nsr wheel bent

osr sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 59,331 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

chip in windscreen

front discs corroded

nsr wheel bent

osr sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 58,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 57,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,735 miles

N/S/F tyre bold outside edge still legal miiddle 3/4

front brakes slightly jumpy on rollers

o/s/f tyre getting low and cracking up

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,762 miles

Front brakes jumpy in rollers not excessive

N/S/F tyre just legal outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,222 miles

Both rear tyres just legal 2/2.5mm

Pass 29 May 2007 49,921 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 29 May 2007 49,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres on 2mm inner edges

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

Front brakes salightly jumpy in roollers

N/S/F tyre wearing low outer edge,O/S/F tyre 3mm inner edge.Needs tracking

Pass 10 May 2006 40,868 miles

front number plate starting to distort

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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FJ02 MBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FJ02 MBY, 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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FJ02 MBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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