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AY02 FWS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 75,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,470 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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AY02 FWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY02 FWS, 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 AY02 FWS registered?

AY02 FWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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