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PF02 LGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,325 mi
Last recorded154,325 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 LGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,325 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear floors slight corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2019 154,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear floors corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear inner wheel rim buckled

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 152,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 147,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,879 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f chassis corroded under bonnet

Pass 10 May 2016 147,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 147,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 146,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 145,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 145,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 145,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 135,021 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 135,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 123,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 112,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 100,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 88,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 74,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 60,618 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn down edges

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 LGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGE, 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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PF02 LGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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