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PG02 XYM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 XYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 128,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,809 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under vhicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,344 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,643 miles

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

Nearside front side mirror damaged

Fail 31 May 2014 96,643 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front side mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,984 miles

Front tyre wear is uneven wheel alignment should be checked

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 5 Dec 2012 92,984 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre wear is uneven wheel alignment should be checked

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,284 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 82,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,657 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,408 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 74,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 67,711 miles

front and rear disc pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,617 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

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 XYM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

PG02 XYM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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