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MM51 PKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 PKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,122 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,424 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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MM51 PKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM51 PKA, 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 MM51 PKA registered?

MM51 PKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is MM51 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 PKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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