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PF02 TVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2018 69,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2017 67,377 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 66,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,287 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 61,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 61,649 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 56,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,165 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 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

PF02 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is PF02 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 TVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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