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FM02 DVB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 130,281 miles

Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,920 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 123,693 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing at anti - roll bar mounting fixing point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti - roll bar mounting bracket fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

number plate lamps dim

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 111,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,704 miles

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 91,018 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,499 miles

Advise: both sides rear discs brake surface slightly reduced

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,237 miles

Advise: rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 29,315 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 DVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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