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FP02 DLD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 DLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,920 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 101,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe has corrosion spots (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Boot floor section corroded and small hole not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,437 miles

Front and rear suspension components badly corroded and flaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear suspension components badly corroded and flaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake imbalance 23%

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

under body corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Perished in tread area

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,868 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 88,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 87,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 85,293 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all road tyres very low in pressure

fuel cap release cable sticking will need attetion shortly

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,293 miles

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

all road tyres very low in pressure

fuel cap release cable sticking will need attetion shortly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

center stop light not working

Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,251 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

center stop light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,369 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,369 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres are starting to split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,722 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,722 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,527 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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FP02 DLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP02 DLD, 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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FP02 DLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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