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FV02 NHC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,832 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust blow

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 113,904 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,655 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

play in all antiroll bar drop links

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2017 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front lower wing fixing corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front brake disc shields corroded away.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area and chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wing fixing corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

both front brake disc shields corroded away

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,624 miles

Front Both front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,214 miles

fornt brake backplates badly corroded and falling off

rear brake hoses corroded slightly

rear silencer support bracket corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 80,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,301 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,751 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 50,080 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,388 miles

front tyres at 2mm

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 NHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHC, 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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FV02 NHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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