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PJ02 MUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,642 mi
Last recorded71,642 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,753 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front inner brake discs worn/rusting/poor

rear brake discs rusting

rear exhaust mounting rusting/cracking/poor

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,993 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,277 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 MUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

PJ02 MUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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