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MD02 FEX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,203 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle and has plates welded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,203 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle and has plates welded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,851 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r battery box

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,850 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r battery box

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,667 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake pad wearing thin

signs of corrosion on underbody

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,667 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake pad wearing thin

signs of corrosion on underbody

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,813 miles

nearside rear brake pad in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle suspension components & prescribed areas slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,796 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pad in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle suspension components & prescribed areas slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres, worn low on outer edge

offside rear outer sill, corroded

offside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,051 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,886 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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MD02 FEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD02 FEX, 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 MD02 FEX registered?

MD02 FEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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