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SK02 FFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,801 mi
Last recorded68,801 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 FFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,024 miles

All four lower suspension wishbones starting to show signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,351 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes, unions & ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system & joining flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill/quarter panel badly corroded/cracked (6.1.B.2)

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicles underside heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspention components very corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system corroded.ADVISE.

Underside of vehicle corroded.ADVISE.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,101 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system corroded.ADVISE.

Underside of vehicle corroded.ADVISE.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,158 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,236 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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SK02 FFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK02 FFA, 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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SK02 FFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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