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FJ02 ZXC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 ZXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

whole underside of car corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

whole underside of car corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,372 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,206 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,504 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,501 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,016 miles

Suspension ,underbody and sills rusting

Fail 27 May 2016 74,016 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 53,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 53,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 48,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZXC, 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 FJ02 ZXC registered?

FJ02 ZXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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