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FT02 FTV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,103 mi
Last recorded66,103 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,258 miles

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

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to crack/split

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine managment light on

n/s rear tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,637 miles

rear axle cross brake pipe coroded.

rear discs deteriorated and pads appear to be worn low!

rear wheel archs coroded. ns outer sill coroded at rear!

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,878 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,262 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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FT02 FTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT02 FTV, 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 FT02 FTV registered?

FT02 FTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is FT02 FTV safe to buy?

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