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PG02 FRD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 FRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,573 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,509 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 110,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,578 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,739 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,857 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,479 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

rear pads half worn

some corrosion offside rear outer sill

some corrosion rear discs

some play front drop links

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,479 miles

nearside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

rear pads half worn

some corrosion offside rear outer sill

some corrosion rear discs

some play front drop links

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,312 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,805 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 54,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,933 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 48,933 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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PG02 FRD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG02 FRD, 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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PG02 FRD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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