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FM02 DTZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inside wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inside wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All four wheel arches heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside and Offside front arms corroded

Nearside and Offside rear arms corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside and Offside front arms corroded

Nearside and Offside rear arms corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust rear flange and support bracket corroded

offside front wing bottom and body box section corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust front heat shield corroded and dropped off exhaust

exhaust rear flange and support bracket corroded

offside front wing bottom and body box section corroded

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully to its off position stop

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,773 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,841 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 75,356 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,823 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes greased cant check properly

pas pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,318 miles

handbrake traveling up a bit recommend adjustment.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,833 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,340 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DTZ, 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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FM02 DTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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