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T7 FEO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,800 mi
Last recorded149,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 FEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 149,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 141,792 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 22 May 2021 139,718 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 133,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,357 miles

both front outer sills are corroded

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear outer sill is excessively corroded and weak

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

offside rear outer sill is excessively corroded and weak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle not mounted (5.2.1a)

both front brakes are binding and close to a failure

both front outer sills are corroded

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

handbrake travel is high

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear outer sill is excessively corroded and weak

offside front anti-roll bar link is worn

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

offside rear anti-roll bar link is worn

offside rear outer sill is excessively corroded and weak

rear exhaust box nearside mount is broken

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 111,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,246 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,464 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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T7 FEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T7 FEO, 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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T7 FEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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