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P44 MXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,890 mi
Last recorded44,890 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but not structural, bumper still secure and no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 44,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 34,376 miles

General corrosion to suspension and raking components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 34,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi bolt rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi bolt rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension and raking components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 27,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 27,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,726 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 25,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspenson componenets corroded all around

Fail 5 Nov 2021 25,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 21,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,775 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 19,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,486 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 14,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,152 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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P44 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P44 MXV, 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 P44 MXV registered?

P44 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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