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AJ02 VGY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,352 mi
Last recorded100,352 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills repair has been covered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil over fitted suspension too low. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil over fitted suspension too low. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body filler repair on wheel arch cannot see corrosion

general rust underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2017 98,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,907 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edge

underside very rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,538 miles

entire underside of vehicle starting to corrode

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 63,538 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle starting to corrode

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,336 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2008 35,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,612 miles

offside rear chassis rail damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,612 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear chassis rail damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 21,572 miles

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

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

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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AJ02 VGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ02 VGY, 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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AJ02 VGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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