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PJ02 MTX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,143 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 85,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,442 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear upper & lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,401 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside rear park brake performance only just met the requirements, it would appear the park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,790 miles

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

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

Offside rear park brake performance only just met the requirements, it would appear the park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,169 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,470 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,468 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,788 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,143 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 MTX 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 86.4%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

PJ02 MTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 MTX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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