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AF02 EUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 116,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 102,375 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear outter sils slight corrosion

Fail 20 May 2015 102,375 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear outter sils slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 93,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 84,738 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 76,069 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 67,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,092 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 EUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF02 EUJ, 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 EUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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