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YA02 FSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,011 mi
Last recorded158,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 FSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 129,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,032 miles

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

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

o/s rack end has slight movment

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 99,351 miles

O/S SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,269 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre rotation wrong way

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,964 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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YA02 FSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YA02 FSV, 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 YA02 FSV registered?

YA02 FSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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