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FP02 VWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,459 mi
Last recorded103,459 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 103,459 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORRODED AND HOLED TO THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION TURRET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing GENERAL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION TURRET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing GENERAL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL CORRODING TOWARDS THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPEWORKS GREASED UP (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION CONSUMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE

HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A LABEL

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT ON RUBBER (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPEWORKS GREASED UP (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION CONSUMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE

HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A LABEL

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT ON RUBBER (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 95,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion due to age and typical of vehicle type.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 90,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion due to age and typical of vehicle type.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,605 miles

Horn button would benefit from a label.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at hub flexi. advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,605 miles

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

Horn button would benefit from a label.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at hub flexi. advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe ends. (3.6.B.2c)

Horn button placement advise label to identify

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. on limit of pass. (4.1.E.1)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged in general (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake binding. inner pad appears low.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,568 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil residue on the undertray

small damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,568 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil residue on the undertray

small damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

nsf/osf brake discs have surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,670 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE / BECOMING IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS A.S.A.P.

EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS / LINKAGES ON REAR CALIPERS DRY LUBE / GREASE / ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE / BECOMING IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS A.S.A.P.

EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS / LINKAGES ON REAR CALIPERS DRY LUBE / GREASE / ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,445 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 22,828 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 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FP02 VWY, 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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FP02 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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