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AY02 FWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 42,546 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 42,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 42,544 miles

large dent in os door and side panel

All 4 tyres have cracks in the tread patterns and worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

PANEL DAMAGE O/S DOOR /QUARTER PANEL

N/S/F TYRE EXCESSIVELY PERISHED WITHIN TREAD AREA

N/S/R TYRE EXCESSIVELY PERISHED WITHIN TREAD AREA +WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGE + CUTS OF LESS THAN 25MM/10% OF SECTIONAL WIDTH

O/S/R TYRE EXCESSIVELY PERISHED WITHIN TREAD AREA

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,836 miles

PANEL DAMAGE TO O/S OF VEHICLE

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,768 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO O/S/R

BATTERY CONDITION POOR

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,897 miles

PANEL DAMAGE TO O/S DOOR + QUARTER PANEL

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,135 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOWQ ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,135 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOWQ ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,432 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 FWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

AY02 FWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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