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FA02 ZVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,904 mi
Last recorded86,904 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,716 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,116 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 65,539 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outter sills corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,190 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,381 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,357 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to get low

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 ZVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

FA02 ZVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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