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PF02 NVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 NVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,462 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,884 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 1 Feb 2013 90,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,815 miles

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

off side front disc pitted

off side rear disc pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,339 miles

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

engine light on

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,339 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

o/s/rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 May 2007 71,198 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 58,439 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 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

PF02 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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