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FP02 ZFH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 ZFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,992 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Sill panels corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 102,175 miles

both outer rear sills starting to corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour on wing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on double wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on double wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre defective and perishing,

underneath suspensions are corroded,

Pass 11 May 2016 84,745 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 84,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,498 miles

3 tyres wearing low on tread, except o/s/f.

Pass 1 May 2014 76,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,541 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,108 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,977 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake disc/s uneven wear & corroded

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,109 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,471 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,278 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 ZFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP02 ZFH, 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 ZFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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