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FX02 NMM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,084 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,157 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 94,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,004 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,004 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,769 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from tail end of gearbox

Fail 5 Jan 2016 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill end (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from tail end of gearbox

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,686 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,686 miles

n/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,306 miles

n/s/f tyre 1mm on inner edge & cracked

n/s/r tyre 0mm on edges & cracked

o/s/f tyre 0mm on edges & cracked

o/s/r tyre 1mm on inner edge & cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,792 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

MIL lamp on

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,438 miles

Rear exhaust flange and support bracket heavy corrosion.

Surface rust on power assisted steering pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,734 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A smaller than 10mm.

damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil+gear oil leaks.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear suspension/subframe/arms/anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

damage to windscreen in zone A smaller than 10mm.

damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil+gear oil leaks.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear suspension/subframe/arms/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,900 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 NMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX02 NMM, 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 NMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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