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FX02 NMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 135,713 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,735 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,236 miles

offside front wheel has slight restricted movement

Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,713 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,713 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,851 miles

heated rear screen inop , wrong connector

lip on inner face of both front discs ,inner faces of both front discs grooved.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when driving above 50mph

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,342 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 NMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

FX02 NMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is FX02 NMU safe to buy?

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