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2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,416 miles

brake pipes rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,946 miles

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

o/s/front tyre is perrished

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,384 miles

BOTH FRONT ALLOYS CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO MISHAPE

REAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,384 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT ALLOYS CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO MISHAPE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,753 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,772 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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FA02 VVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VVN, 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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FA02 VVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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