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OV02 PWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 PWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 108,840 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,712 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,863 miles

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

periphery of all brake discs rusted

Pass 21 May 2008 55,035 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 21 May 2007 46,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 34,899 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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OV02 PWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV02 PWX, 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 OV02 PWX registered?

OV02 PWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is OV02 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 PWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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