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FM02 DTX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,446 miles

chipped windscreen

nearside rear brake disc is corroded/pitted

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,661 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,314 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,664 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,664 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,541 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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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.

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What year was FM02 DTX registered?

FM02 DTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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