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PE02 HYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 HYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,872 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 111,599 miles

corrosion on o/s and n/s wheel arches

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,594 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s wheel arches

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,853 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Light corrosion to vehicle underside.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 104,264 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 104,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Slight exhaust blow at front section area.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,014 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,283 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,430 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,519 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 HYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PE02 HYO, 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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PE02 HYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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