MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake back plates deteriorated.
Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)
vehicle has extensive under body corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind
under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wipers smearing
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ02 XEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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