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FJ02 ZWP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,020 miles

under body corroded brake pipes are corroded front to rear and x 2 rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,972 miles

under body corroded and brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front lower arms ball joint dust covers are deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,961 miles

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

under body corroded and brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front lower arms ball joint dust covers are deterioated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills have been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 110,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,034 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,280 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking in treads

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,989 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,986 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,256 miles

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

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

front brake disks slight corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,256 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake disks slight corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,667 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,950 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 ZWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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