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AU02 FVZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 82,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear........ (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres are cracked......

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear...... (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked......

Offside Front tyre is cracked.......

Pass 3 May 2017 78,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,703 miles

Front chassis starting to show signs of corrosion next to antiroll bar mount

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,313 miles

General underbody corrosion.

N/S front tyre worn on edges

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

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

O/S front tyre worn on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,470 miles

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall. No cords exposed at time of test.

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Surface corrosion to underside components.

Pass 9 May 2012 51,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 46,767 miles

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

front brake discs badly pitted on inner face

Fail 9 May 2011 46,767 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,862 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 17,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,427 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

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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AU02 FVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU02 FVZ, 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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AU02 FVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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