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NU02 FJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 FJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,347 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Front inner wheel wells coated in sealant

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

Nearside front sill damaged due to corrosion

Underbody corroded

Underbody, sills and brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

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

Nearside front sill damaged due to corrosion

Underbody corroded

Underbody, sills and brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Sill damaged due to corrosion

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

Underbody and chassis undersealed

Underbody slightly corroded where not undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Sill damaged due to corrosion

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

Underbody and brake pipes under sealed

Underbody corroded where not undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,995 miles

Nearside 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 19 Sep 2008 24,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,038 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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NU02 FJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU02 FJO, 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 NU02 FJO registered?

NU02 FJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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