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FJ02 VWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,123 mi
Last recorded76,123 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,123 miles

Possible puncture NSF tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,638 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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FJ02 VWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FJ02 VWV, 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 FJ02 VWV registered?

FJ02 VWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is FJ02 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VWV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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