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FX02 ZVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 ZVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,532 miles

Back plates corroding away on Front brakes

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,575 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

suspension arms, subframes and various points underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

suspension arms, subframes and various points underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,304 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded behind front wheel

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,274 miles

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

Offside Front chassis corroded behind front wheel

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,191 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre cracked on sidewall.

n/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall.

o/s front service brake as a higer efficiency than n/s. advise brakes are inspected.

o/s front tyre cracked on sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,191 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracked on sidewall.

n/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall.

o/s front service brake as a higer efficiency than n/s. advise brakes are inspected.

o/s front tyre cracked on sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,510 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,503 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,613 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,613 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,530 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,659 miles

Age cracks in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

Corrosion on inner and outer surface of both front discs

Inner headlamp broken on offside headlamp

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Slight corrosion to near side and offside rear end of outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,146 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,310 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 ZVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

FX02 ZVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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