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PA02 AEZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 AEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 79,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,211 miles

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 1 Mar 2016 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,732 miles

both front brake disc back plates corroded

both front brake discs slightly corroded pads ok

exhaust middle pipe deteriarated and blowing

general corrosion to both front and rear suspension areas

light corrosion to floors and inner sills also outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to all front and rear wishbone and suspension also rear coil springs areas

n/s front tyre nail in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,584 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to all front and rear wishbone and suspension also rear coil springs areas

n/s front tyre nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,981 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,509 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 33,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,509 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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PA02 AEZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PA02 AEZ, 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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PA02 AEZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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