MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to n/s/r battery box
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
nearside front brake slightly binding
nearside rear brake pad wearing thin
signs of corrosion on underbody
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
nearside rear brake pad in poor condition
power steering pipes corroded
under vehicle suspension components & prescribed areas slightly corroded.
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.
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
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MD02 FEX safe to buy?
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