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FX02 OPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 115,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joining flange deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 112,367 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 108,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 108,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,766 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 103,394 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 5 May 2011 103,394 miles

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

both front wipers split

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 101,397 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,577 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,262 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 OPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

FX02 OPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is FX02 OPZ safe to buy?

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