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PG02 XFL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,912 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,622 miles

airbag light on at start of test,then stayed off

corrosion to suspension and braking components

front discs and pads worn

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

front discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,551 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,508 miles

Nearside 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension and braking components

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,658 miles

eml light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,366 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,891 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 XFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PG02 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

PG02 XFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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