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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration FA02VVT
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,607 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front and rear suspension parts getting rusty
- Offside Rear ouyer sill starting to blister
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- front and rear suspension parts getting rusty
- Offside Rear ouyer sill starting to blister
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,973 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine warning light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front & rear lower suspension arms covered in surface corrosion
- Both front inner wings starting to corrode
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,842 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,835 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
20 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,924 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 4 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,095 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,218 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 4 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,964 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 4 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,625 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,049 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,392 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 4 Jun 202624 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,841 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,132 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007 4 Jun 202629 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 39,918 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2006 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FA02VVT was registered on 2002-07-26
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