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PG02 KAT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 KAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,171 miles

front subframe and suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer repaired but unable to assess due to filler also offside the same

Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,253 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,958 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,714 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen on n/s

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,358 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 KAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KAT, 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 PG02 KAT registered?

PG02 KAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2002.

Is PG02 KAT safe to buy?

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