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FM02 DUH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,152 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,201 miles

boy sill on n/s/r corroded {not stress related}

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,943 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 DUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DUH, 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

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What year was FM02 DUH registered?

FM02 DUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FM02 DUH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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