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PA02 COH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,587 mi
Last recorded86,587 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 COH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 86,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,583 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,583 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer chassis legs slight corrosion

both rear inner wheel arch areas slight corrosion

both rear sill areas slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,821 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,096 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n//s/f tyre cracked in tread & 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit & nail in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 70,980 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear t piece junction

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear exhaust corroded at flange/ support

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear t piece junction

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear exhaust corroded at flange/ support

Pass 13 May 2013 67,239 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

n/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to corrode at join to centre pipe

Pass 2 May 2012 62,884 miles

front discs corroding on inner face

n/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroding

n/s/r sill (outer) starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 60,171 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 55,501 miles

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

front brake discs starting to pick up on inner faces

rear exhaust flanges wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2010 55,501 miles

front brake discs starting to pick up on inner faces

rear exhaust flanges wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2009 50,697 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre & slight wear on edge

Fail 13 May 2009 50,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre & slight wear on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 35,897 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 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PA02 COH, 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 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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