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AP02 JVK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,626 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,526 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,055 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,354 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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AP02 JVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 JVK, 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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What year was AP02 JVK registered?

AP02 JVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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