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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration FA02VVR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,417 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,115 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020 4 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,772 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019 4 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,554 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
3 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,700 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
30 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding slightly
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 4 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,910 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 4 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,745 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013 4 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,210 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 4 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,299 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2011 4 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,929 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,145 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 4 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,710 MI
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FA02VVR was registered on 2002-08-15
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