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FB02 CKU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,844 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,064 miles

front brake discs are poor on inner faces , heavily corroded

front brake pads are un evenly worn

o/s/f inner wing area ic corroded

o/s/r sill is heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

rear springs are corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,064 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are poor on inner faces , heavily corroded

front brake pads are un evenly worn

o/s/f inner wing area ic corroded

o/s/r sill is heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

rear springs are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,397 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,924 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,329 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,881 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FB02 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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