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PE02 HYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,965 mi
Last recorded124,965 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,965 miles

gear box has oil leak

rear wheel archs has corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,037 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread approx 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 60,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,483 miles

Headlamps adjusted

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 HYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

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

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