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FB02 CKV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,663 mi
Last recorded117,663 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,663 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES/BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 117,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES/BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,011 miles

Adavanced corrosion under vehicle structures not considered to excess.Rear silencer support bracket excessive corrosion exhaust system not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,825 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Adavanced corrosion under vehicle structures not considered to excess.Rear silencer support bracket excessive corrosion exhaust system not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,645 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING ASWELL.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,385 miles

C0RROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/REAR DISCS. REAR DISCS PITTED TO LIMIT. O/S/R TYRE LOW IN PLACES.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,682 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,403 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 CKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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