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R800 FLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,424 mi
Last recorded73,424 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 FLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,677 miles

both sills corroded at rear sections

slight corrosion around nsf antiroll bar mounting

slight imbalance front brakes

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2018 64,434 miles

corrosion started around front antiroll bar mountings

osf wheel rim slightly bent inner edge

sills corroded at rear but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Feb 2018 64,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

corrosion started around front antiroll bar mountings

osf wheel rim slightly bent inner edge

sills corroded at rear but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,162 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,636 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,635 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,857 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Rear brake pads approx 3mm wear left

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,855 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Rear brake pads approx 3mm wear left

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,807 miles

Front brake pads approx half worn

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

N/S/R brake has slight bind

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,283 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,296 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R800 FLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R800 FLO, 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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R800 FLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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