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PF02 VPY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,532 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cuts in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cuts in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,139 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2012 67,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,528 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,716 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,674 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,335 miles

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,242 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 47,242 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,731 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 VPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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