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PF02 TVL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 60,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 56,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 51,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 49,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 46,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,215 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 38,989 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 3 May 2007 33,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,517 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 TVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

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

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