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PF02 UVM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 UVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,382 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

underbody and various components covered in sealer

Fail 25 Sep 2025 95,375 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

underbody and various components covered in sealer

Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt and nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 93,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,615 miles

Front Power steering rack pipes - corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 73,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering rack pipes - corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,779 miles

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

corrosion on both side sills

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,059 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,045 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,654 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/14

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,409 miles

nearside front brake discs slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake discs slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2009 63,529 miles

o/s/ftyre tread cracking

Fail 19 May 2009 63,529 miles

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

o/s/ftyre tread cracking

Pass 19 May 2008 60,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,523 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 UVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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