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FV02 NFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 83,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 82,827 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

All 4 brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight binding of nearside and offside rear brakes

Pass 6 May 2016 81,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 81,149 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,544 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear lower sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,544 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

nearside rear lower sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,543 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,601 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,285 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 32,358 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 NFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV02 NFR, 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 FV02 NFR registered?

FV02 NFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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