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FH02 SSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,149 miles

gas tester not working, car showing pass

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,806 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,917 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,124 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise general under vehicle corrosion

advise slight rear brake application uneven

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,181 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,912 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front, brake Back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,912 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front, brake, back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,212 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Part of the exhaust bracket worn.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,721 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

handbrake getting high

n/s/r handbrake effort poor

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

offside & nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,399 miles

both inner sills corroding

floor pan corroding

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 55,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 41,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,631 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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FH02 SSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH02 SSV, 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 FH02 SSV registered?

FH02 SSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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