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MH02 PVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under body suspension componants corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under body suspension componants corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 49,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,764 miles

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,710 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,970 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,694 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,694 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,792 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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MH02 PVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MH02 PVJ, 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 MH02 PVJ registered?

MH02 PVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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The MOT history for MH02 PVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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