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MH02 PZJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,262 mi
Last recorded98,262 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,079 miles

Slight corrosion to rear of outer sills Nearside and offside, advise attention

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,351 miles

suspension pans corroded due to vehicle standing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,351 miles

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

suspension pans corroded due to vehicle standing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,009 miles

n/s/r brake signs of sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,212 miles

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

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

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 PZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MH02 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

MH02 PZJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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