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HD02 FTP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,752 mi
Last recorded158,752 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 FTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,752 miles

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

underside Of Vehicle Has Corrosion And Underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2020 158,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. release unevenly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears uppers and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all dust covers deteriorating

all suspension arms bushes deteriorating

both sills corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear wheel slight bind

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2019 156,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion underneath on some components

nearside rear slight bind

offside front side light deteriorated

offside front slight bind

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2019 156,735 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion underneath on some components

nearside rear slight bind

offside front side light deteriorated

offside front slight bind

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 155,951 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rust to outer sills and under vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2018 155,927 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rust to outer sills and under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,597 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 155,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust brace rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 153,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 150,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 150,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 146,568 miles

both front lower arms corroded

front flexy hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on both edges

screen cracked n/s

Fail 23 Jul 2013 146,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arms corroded

front flexy hose ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on both edges

screen cracked n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2011 145,661 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 136,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 136,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 118,105 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust joints rotten

heavy oil leak from engine

n/s sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre perished

slight movement in rear radious arms

Fail 11 Sep 2009 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust joints rotten

heavy oil leak from engine

n/s sidelight dim

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and is also perished

o/s/f tyre perished

slight movement in rear radious arms

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,981 miles

both o/s wheels out of shape

clutch very worn, will need replacing soon

Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both o/s wheels out of shape

clutch very worn, will need replacing soon

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,009 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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HD02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HD02 FTP, 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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HD02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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