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PJ02 DMF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,559 mi
Last recorded150,559 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 DMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 150,559 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2020 143,312 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2020 143,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,004 miles

adjusted headlamps

offside headlamp mounting bracket cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,145 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 118,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner & outer (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 105,007 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner & outer (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,870 miles

slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,124 miles

slight corrosion to underside and suspention

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,627 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 14 Feb 2012 75,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,086 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 15 Feb 2010 60,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,151 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 DMF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

PJ02 DMF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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