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PF02 FNO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,736 mi
Last recorded97,736 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 FNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,736 miles

both outer and inner rear sills corroded

brake peddle rubber split

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both outer and inner rear sills corroded

brake peddle rubber split

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,824 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,262 miles

rear inner pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,280 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,064 miles

front discs corroding

front no plate backing worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,211 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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PF02 FNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PF02 FNO, 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 PF02 FNO registered?

PF02 FNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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