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FP02 GYW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,803 mi
Last recorded121,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components have surface corrossion

under body is covered in underseal both sides front to back

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,643 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Broken from ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 117,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet, appears corroded but airbox is obscuring the inspection suspect corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has a king pin/nut fitted but no pin in place?

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside corroded in several areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner face scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

under tray cover fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,570 miles

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

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

Engine management warning light on!!

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner face scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis close to sub-frame and anti roll bar mount corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis close to sub-frame and anti roll bar mount corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Under tray cover fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front Brake back plate(s) corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,304 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,335 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,283 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,283 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,490 miles

aprox 3000 miles left on rear brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,835 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,284 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 GYW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

FP02 GYW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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