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FB02 JJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,565 mi
Last recorded114,565 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

The hand brake only just met the standard indicating it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,454 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,399 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,894 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 JJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JJY, 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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What year was FB02 JJY registered?

FB02 JJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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