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NU02 FJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 FJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,619 miles

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 126,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 126,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,598 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Arches corroded.

Sills corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded.

Arches corroded.

Sills corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,530 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Under body corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Under body corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 101,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody and sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 101,915 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody and sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,698 miles

Both rear sill corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,698 miles

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

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

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

Both rear sill corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,801 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,604 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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NU02 FJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU02 FJX, 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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NU02 FJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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