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PE02 HZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 HZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 108,927 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal/Waxoil

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,656 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 83,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 81,077 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 80,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

General under body, chassis, sub-frame, sill(s) steering and suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,486 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension / steering component bushes & gaiters perished

engine management light illuminated on dash board

general underbody component / chassis corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Jun 2019 74,485 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension / steering component bushes & gaiters perished

engine management light illuminated on dash board

general underbody component / chassis corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 May 2018 71,594 miles

handbrake excessive travel, readings ok.

Fail 22 May 2018 71,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake excessive travel, readings ok.

Pass 24 May 2017 67,527 miles

Mil Lamp on

n/s headlamp dim

Fail 23 May 2017 67,527 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Mil Lamp on

n/s headlamp dim

Pass 6 May 2016 62,723 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 5 May 2016 62,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding

mil lamp on

Pass 1 May 2015 61,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,361 miles

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

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

vehicle has been oil sprayed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,418 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,498 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,130 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,703 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 HZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

PE02 HZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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