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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration MD02FDZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 175,042 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 175,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both track control arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,114 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 17 Jun 202628 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 173,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,144 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak on engine.
- slight exhaust blow.
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH FRONT & BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,397 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Both Ball Joint Boot Cracking / Perishing
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip Light (4.1.4 (b))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,787 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023 17 Jun 202620 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,257 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 17 Jun 20268 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,809 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Parts of underside and suspension components corroded
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,809 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Parts of underside and suspension components corroded
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,419 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019 17 Jun 202610 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,096 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,017 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017 17 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,207 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 17 Jun 20265 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,671 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 17 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 17 Jun 202625 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,671 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 17 Jun 202610 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2011 17 Jun 20264 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,730 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 17 Jun 20265 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,686 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,492 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2008 17 Jun 20268 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,744 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2007 17 Jun 20262 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 37,274 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2006 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MD02FDZ was registered on 2002-07-17
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