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PF52 SKD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 SKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 108,806 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 108,601 miles

Front All suspension components are corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All suspension components are corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 108,599 miles

Emissions not tested Ancillary belt damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front All suspension components are corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All suspension components are corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 107,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 106,124 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 106,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills have corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills have corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 102,661 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides, also has signs of previous repairs (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody surface corrosion of floors and components

Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,558 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

long parking brake travel

minor dents and scratches to vehicle

one of offside rear exhaust metal support brackets broken and no attached to exhaust system (exhaust system still adequately supported)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 87,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long parking brake travel

minor dents and scratches to vehicle

one of offside rear exhaust metal support brackets not attached to exhaust

Fail 6 Apr 2015 86,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long parking brake travel

minor dents and scratches to vehicle

one of offside rear exhaust metal support brackets not attached to exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,153 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,153 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,568 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 70,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 55,095 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,876 miles

front registration plate has acrack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate has acrack

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 15,407 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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PF52 SKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PF52 SKD, 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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PF52 SKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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