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PF51 DRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 DRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,003 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 64,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 61,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,521 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,488 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,167 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 47,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,143 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,267 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 32,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,351 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 17,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise the nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,220 miles

advise the nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 DRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRX, 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 PF51 DRX registered?

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

Is PF51 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 DRX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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