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EF02 FAK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 73,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,925 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,549 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2013 69,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2012 66,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 55,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 51,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,106 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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EF02 FAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF02 FAK, 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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EF02 FAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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