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FP02 GYS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

front offside brake binding but not significantly at time of test

slight rusting to suspension arms

Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,917 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front offside brake binding but not significantly at time of test

slight rusting to suspension arms

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 59,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,143 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 52,995 miles

powersteering pipes / rear subframe / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

slight fluctuation recorded on both front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 May 2013 45,412 miles

exhaust system corroding

offside front / offside rear / nearside rear - lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,866 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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FP02 GYS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP02 GYS, 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 FP02 GYS registered?

FP02 GYS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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