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PF51 DMZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 DMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 97,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, sill & rear inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, sill & rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,075 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s inner sill/jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,973 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 93,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,074 miles

Front registration not properly fixed(sticker).

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration not properly fixed(sticker).

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,098 miles

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS---CORROSION EVIDENT.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS---CORROSION EVIDENT.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,296 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,741 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,730 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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PF51 DMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PF51 DMZ, 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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PF51 DMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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