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N20 AFB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,935 mi
Last recorded72,935 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 AFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 72,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 72,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 71,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,482 miles

Offside rear of outer sill heavily rusty

Parking brake has long travel

Suspension components rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,482 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear of outer sill heavily rusty

Parking brake has long travel

Suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,420 miles

light corrosion in suspension arms, rear innerwings and sills

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light corrosion in suspension arms, rear innerwings and sills

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,276 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 42,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,449 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,767 miles

front brake pads close to 1.5mm thin

n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,285 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 22,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,598 miles

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

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,488 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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N20 AFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N20 AFB, 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 N20 AFB registered?

N20 AFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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