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PF02 FNP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,642 mi
Last recorded115,642 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,642 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded,corroded under car not holed anywhere,

nearside rear panel corroded and holed but not within any mounting areas

Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded,corroded under car not holed anywhere,

nearside rear panel corroded and holed but not within any mounting areas

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,254 miles

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

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

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

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

brake caliper leaking both rear calipers (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

exhaust deteriorated

sills and rear wheel arches slightly deteriorated

under side vehicle and componants slightly deteriorated / covered in underseal etc

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

exhaust deteriorated

sills and rear wheel arches slightly deteriorated

under side vehicle and componants slightly deteriorated / covered in underseal etc

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under-body fully undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 96,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 84,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 84,241 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 70,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,698 miles

All brakes slightly sticky.

Obstructions removed from drivers view.

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,122 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 27,452 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 FNP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF02 FNP, 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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PF02 FNP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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