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P555 MXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,528 mi
Last recorded140,528 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 133,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,295 miles

slight bind f/o/s caliper

surface corrosion at underside

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,566 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,863 miles

Corrosion to underside (body and suspension components)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 109,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside (body and suspension components)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,423 miles

corrosion to underside (mainly rear)

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,287 miles

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

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,548 miles

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

f/n/s tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,127 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,110 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,110 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 56,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,281 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,684 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre on legal minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,888 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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P555 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 P555 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 P555 MXV registered?

P555 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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