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PF02 HYY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 HYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,806 miles

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

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

hand brake could do with adjusting

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,524 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 HYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

PF02 HYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for PF02 HYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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