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FA02 ECD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ECD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,029 miles

ABS light intermitant but off during mot test

Offside Front road wheel has slight brake bind

underbody suspension and brake parts has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,557 miles

nearside front tyreis worn on the outer edge/side wall damage

Fail 17 Apr 2015 109,527 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge / side wall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,929 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,902 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,304 miles

n/s/f o/s/r o/s/r tyres are cracking

n/s/r tyre is cracking & out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,398 miles

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

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

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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FA02 ECD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FA02 ECD, 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 FA02 ECD registered?

FA02 ECD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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