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FX02 NLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,550 mi
Last recorded138,550 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2017 138,550 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,785 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 122,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,799 miles

Both rear outer sills are patched

Exhaust joints are very corroded

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 109,799 miles

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

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

Both rear outer sills are patched

Exhaust joints are very corroded

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,273 miles

both front lower arms are corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both front lower arms are corroded

off side front tyre is buckled on the inside

rear brake and hand brake effiency low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,558 miles

CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,144 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 80,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 74,853 miles

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

engine oil leak

handbrake poor adjustment

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread worn inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,853 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake poor adjustment

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread worn inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,494 miles

Both outer sills in rusty condition.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 70,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both outer sills in rusty condition.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,497 miles

Narrow band of rust on inner surface of front discs

Near side front side light dim

Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,497 miles

Narrow band of rust on inner surface of front discs

Near side front side light dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 31,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,513 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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FX02 NLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLO, 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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FX02 NLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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