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NV02 APX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 APX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,495 miles

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting!

other areas of underbody rusting

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,493 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of off side front chassis rail badly rusted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured bottom of near side front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting!

other areas of underbody rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,690 miles

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive not tested (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,172 miles

o/s rack gaiter twisted front wishbones very rusty underside of vechile rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rack gaiter twisted front wishbones very rusty underside of vechile rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,424 miles

front & rear suspension arms & subframes corroded

front tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

front & rear suspension arms & subframes corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 45,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 45,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,577 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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NV02 APX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV02 APX, 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 NV02 APX registered?

NV02 APX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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