MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chipped windscreen
nearside rear brake disc is corroded/pitted
nearside rear brake pads worn thin
offside rear tyre worn low
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre is cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre is cracking
slight front brake imbalance
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
child seat
wipers smearing
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 DTX 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 73.3%.
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 FM02 DTX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM02 DTX?
You can check the full history of FM02 DTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM02 DTX registered?
FM02 DTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.
Is FM02 DTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM02 DTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM02 DTX have outstanding finance?
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