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PE02 GVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 GVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,389 miles

repair to nearside front chassis undersealed

Fail 24 May 2017 74,369 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 71,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,156 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 63,122 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,146 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 39,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,780 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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PE02 GVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE02 GVJ, 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 PE02 GVJ registered?

PE02 GVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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