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FV51 TWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 TWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn uneven outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,514 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake imbalance at 22%

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,499 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake imbalance at 22%

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 82,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,235 miles

front brake discs & pads wearing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,235 miles

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs wearing

front brake discs & pads wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2007

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 44,787 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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FV51 TWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FV51 TWX, 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 FV51 TWX registered?

FV51 TWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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