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FA51 JDO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,243 mi
Last recorded84,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,243 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,326 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside handbrake low on efficiency

offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,374 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside handbrake low on efficiency

offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,967 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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FA51 JDO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA51 JDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA51 JDO registered?

FA51 JDO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is FA51 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 JDO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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