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FD02 CNY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,505 miles

high handbrake travel

Fail 9 May 2011 67,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

high handbrake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,863 miles

nearside and offside rear of sills corroded and starting to get weak

slight smear to wipers on screen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 47,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 42,701 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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FD02 CNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD02 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD02 CNY?

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What year was FD02 CNY registered?

FD02 CNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is FD02 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 CNY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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