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FX02 NLV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,682 miles

Nearside Front disc pitted

Nearside Rear disc pitted

Offside Front disc pitted

Offside Rear disc pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front disc pitted

Nearside Rear disc pitted

Offside Front disc pitted

Offside Rear disc pitted

Pass 26 May 2016 97,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,652 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,961 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,057 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 NLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX02 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

FX02 NLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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