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FA51 JFE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,976 miles

rear inner brake pads look slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,786 miles

brake pads are slightly low.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,097 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking slightly around the inner sidewall, offside front tyre slightly low on inner edge of tread,

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,239 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded,nearside door sill corroded but not excessive.

Pass 28 May 2012 57,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,006 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,654 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 JFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

FA51 JFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FA51 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 JFE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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