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P111 MFD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 MFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 59,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 58,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 57,486 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 56,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,725 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 52,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,238 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,808 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,310 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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P111 MFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P111 MFD, 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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P111 MFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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