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79 PTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,265 mi
Last recorded30,265 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 30,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 30,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 27,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 24,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,024 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has to perish between treads

offside front tyre has started to perish between treads

offside rear tyre has started to perish between treads

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,199 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 18,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,295 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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79 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 79 PTW, 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 79 PTW registered?

79 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is 79 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 PTW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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