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AY02 VFC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,482 mi
Last recorded55,482 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 55,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 44,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 40,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,643 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,378 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 VFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AY02 VFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is AY02 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 VFC shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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