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FJ02 MDK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,132 mi
Last recorded121,132 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,891 miles

All weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

all suspension components corroded

engine light is on

under body sill bacings corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under body area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body floor area (5.2.6)

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

all suspension components corroded

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread

engine light is on

under body sill bacings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine light on dash (fault)

o/s/r tyre perished !!!!

underbody corrosion !!!!!

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,556 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

some underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,441 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal making hard to inspect ??

coil springs corroded but complete >>???

Pass 29 May 2012 106,644 miles

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

all discs rusty as if standing alot ???

coil springs corroded ??

under side car slight corrosion ???

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,283 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 103,023 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake warning light is lit

o/s/front brake disc corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,572 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,560 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,339 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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FJ02 MDK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ02 MDK, 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 MDK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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