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FM02 DVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 110,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 103,360 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,476 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

STRONG ADVISE offside rear brake caliper damp no sign of a leak

nearside front wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

STRONG ADVISE offside rear brake caliper damp no sign of a leak

nearside front wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,494 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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FM02 DVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM02 DVC, 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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FM02 DVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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