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FV02 NHB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,112 mi
Last recorded68,112 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 68,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 68,111 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 65,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.78% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,949 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

EML on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,623 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 59,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,917 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 50,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,422 miles

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

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

nail in osf tyre

nsr hand brake poor

Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,422 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in osf tyre

nsr hand brake poor

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,723 miles

rear brake pipe between 3 way connector and nearside hose corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,723 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipe between 3 way connector and nearside hose corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,805 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 NHB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

FV02 NHB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

Is FV02 NHB safe to buy?

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