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PG02 FRN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 FRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,935 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,313 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 113,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 112,505 miles

Near side front inner arch rusty in places

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under body of the car is covered in underseal

Pass 7 May 2014 111,366 miles

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Handbrake slightly imbalanced

Near side outer sill very week and rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side outer sill rusty and week

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside of the vehcile is very rusty and wkke

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,388 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,390 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 96,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,694 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 78,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,971 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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PG02 FRN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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