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DE02 PUH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,916 mi
Last recorded60,916 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear outer sills corroded.

Underside suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear outer sills corroded.

Underside suspension components corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded longtitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag

power steering pipes corroded

rear silencer flange corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded longtitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag

power steering pipes corroded

rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,537 miles

o/s front brake lazy/slight drag

power steering pipes corroding

subframes/suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,843 miles

pas pipes corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2015 55,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake ferrules rusty

rear sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,711 miles

brake ferrules rusty

rear sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,287 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,893 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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DE02 PUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE02 PUH, 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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DE02 PUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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