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FX02 ZSE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,237 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

both front inner sill slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 54,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded marked in white (5.2.6)

Both front tyres cracked

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

both front inner sill slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,890 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,720 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre are cracking on side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,437 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,246 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,998 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 ZSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

FX02 ZSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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