MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Slight corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer arches corroded
chassis corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CONNECTION (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
off side front brake binding slightly
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
N/S outer sill panel is corroded (rear)
O/S outer sill panel is corroded (rear)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.
Rear of offside outer sill panel heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.
Rear of offside outer sill panel heavily corroded.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Rear of offside outer sill/lower wing flange corroding.
Rear of offside sill panel corroding.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Slight run out on front brake discs.
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 DVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?
FM02 DVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.
Is FM02 DVO safe to buy?
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