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FB02 CJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 120,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

rear anti roll bar corroded

various corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,717 miles

both front brake discs corroded(borderline pass)

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,591 miles

Front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Off side door mirror casing broken

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,889 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,364 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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FB02 CJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FB02 CJU, 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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FB02 CJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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