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PF02 FOJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 FOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,627 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusting

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

nearside rear outer sill rusty

rusting to rear brake discs

slight buckle to nearside rear road wheel

slight buckle to offside front road wheel

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,161 miles

exhaust rusting

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

nearside rear outer sill rusty

rusting to rear brake discs

slight buckle to nearside rear road wheel

slight buckle to offside front road wheel

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,130 miles

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyre outer sidewalls perishing

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre sidewalls damaged

both front tyres on limit

front brake pads worn very low

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,667 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,125 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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PF02 FOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF02 FOJ, 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 PF02 FOJ registered?

PF02 FOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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