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FX02 NLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,649 mi
Last recorded95,649 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,676 miles

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

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

various rusty suspension components underneath

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,676 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

various rusty suspension components underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,017 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,604 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,607 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 71,607 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,893 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,320 miles

front brake pads appear low

handbrak travel

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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FX02 NLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 NLA, 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 FX02 NLA registered?

FX02 NLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FX02 NLA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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