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FV02 EBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 EBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,850 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension has alot of surface corrosion but nothing excessive

lower chassie rails slightly corroded

lower outer rear sills corroded and repaired

rear differential earth strap broken

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,315 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded,general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,641 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion/surface pitting

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms showing early signs of surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,060 miles

heavy surface rust on front brake disc`s

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,938 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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FV02 EBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV02 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 EBL registered?

FV02 EBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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