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FA51 KCY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,282 mi
Last recorded15,282 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting crack

Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,122 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 15,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,245 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 13,962 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 13,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,462 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 11,462 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 11,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 10,185 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 KCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA51 KCY, 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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FA51 KCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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