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FX02 OPE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,356 miles

205/45/16.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,135 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S OUTER SILL , O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ALL BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S OUTER SILL , O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,848 miles

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

surface corrosion front/rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,274 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 41,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 28,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 OPE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

FX02 OPE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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