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YF02 FCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,220 mi
Last recorded98,220 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 FCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,218 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,982 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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YF02 FCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF02 FCX, 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 YF02 FCX registered?

YF02 FCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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