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476 PDV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration476 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 78,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 76,870 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 May 2021 76,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,528 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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476 PDV 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 476 PDV, 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 476 PDV registered?

476 PDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is 476 PDV safe to buy?

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