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FA02 VWG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,077 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside outer wheel arches corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,213 miles

Some corrosion to NSR outer sill.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Some corrosion to NSR outer sill.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 55,024 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 55,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 52,364 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has perishing in tread pattern and on sidewalls

offside front tyre has perishing in tread pattern

Pass 24 May 2011 52,364 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has perishing in tread pattern and on sidewalls

offside front tyre has perishing in tread pattern

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,521 miles

O/s/front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2006 25,521 miles

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

O/s/front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

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

nail in tyre

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 VWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

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

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