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PE52 VKB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,131 mi
Last recorded57,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 VKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,537 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,667 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,931 miles

signs of redness to n/s/r brake discs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,005 miles

All four tyres badly cracked in between treads

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,068 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2008 13,081 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 11,234 miles

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 1 Oct 2007 11,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,978 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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PE52 VKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PE52 VKB, 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 PE52 VKB registered?

PE52 VKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PE52 VKB safe to buy?

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