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AF02 EUD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 144,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,893 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edge

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 119,401 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,248 miles

front tyres wearing inner egdes

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,248 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front tyres wearing inner egdes

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,616 miles

after market suspension fitted supension and coil springs ,vechicle geomteory looks to be out of alignment and ride heights different

chassis rails and under floor pans have impact damage

clutch pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/r tread depth low close to legal limit

wear and slight play in n/s/f wishbone bushes

wear and slight play in o/s/f wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

after market suspension fitted supension and coil springs ,vechicle geomteory looks to be out of alignment and ride heights different

chassis rails and under floor pans have impact damage

clutch pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

wear and slight play in n/s/f wishbone bushes

wear and slight play in o/s/f wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,586 miles

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

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

both centre chassis rails showing signs of impact damage

cluch anti slip worn

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

front number plate damaged but still can be read

n/s/f suspension set up sitting lower than o/s/f

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f tyre worn heavily inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre bold inside edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner & outer edges ( pressure low )

wear & play to both front upper wishbone inner bushes

after market suspension shock absorbers & coil springs fitted ( vehcile handling and stability very poor )

Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges and pressures low

both rear tyres close to legal limit

cluch anti slip worn

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,918 miles

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres wearing on edges.

rattle from rear silencer.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres wearing on edges.

rattle from rear silencer.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,052 miles

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2010 61,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2009 50,236 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 50,236 miles

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

all pads worn low

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,340 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,685 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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AF02 EUD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF02 EUD, 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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AF02 EUD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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