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FT02 PGU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 PGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 78,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side Skirts Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 76,965 miles

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

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2018 76,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2017 73,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms ans subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 73,460 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms ans subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,501 miles

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

Rear o/ & n/s tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,501 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear o/ & n/s tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,312 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,031 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 56,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,343 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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FT02 PGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FT02 PGU, 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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FT02 PGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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