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PJ02 DLO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,329 mi
Last recorded44,329 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 DLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 44,329 miles

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

nearside rear sills corroding

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 41,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 40,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 38,736 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front & rear upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 37,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,623 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,158 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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PJ02 DLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ02 DLO, 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 PJ02 DLO registered?

PJ02 DLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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