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SO02 FZT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,606 mi
Last recorded64,606 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 64,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 63,461 miles

power steering pipe damp

Fail 22 Oct 2019 63,477 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,899 miles

both rear suspension arms heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear brake pads linings low (offside)

Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARM HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear brake pads linings low (offside)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,270 miles

Various areas of corrosion including suspension components are corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Union to near side rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Various areas of corrosion including suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,670 miles

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,670 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake pads look worn low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Various suspension components are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,235 miles

Various suspension componnants are corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various suspension componnants are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,445 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED

BOTH REAR WISHBONES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASIS CORRODED AT CHASIS MOUNT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2014 51,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED

BOTH REAR WISHBONES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASIS CORRODED AT CHASIS MOUNT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,377 miles

both rear brake are fluctuating slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,032 miles

two front tyres perished side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,956 miles

ADVISE REAR DISCS INER EDGES SLIGHT PITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO02 FZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO02 FZT, 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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SO02 FZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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