MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rotted hole underneath bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine wet with oil
Front Bottom ball joint boots perishing
Front Inner brake pads appear low
Front Slight play in both anti roll bar links
General under body corroded
Various suspensions bushes perishing
Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine wet with oil
Front Bottom ball joint boots perishing
Front Inner brake pads appear low
Front Slight play in both anti roll bar links
General under body corroded
Various suspensions bushes perishing
under body corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f wing is corroded.both front and rear subframes are corroded.
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort on n/s. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on underside of the vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on underside of the vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FM02 DTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 FM02 DTV, 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 FM02 DTV registered?
FM02 DTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.
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