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PJ02 WHS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,897 mi
Last recorded177,897 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 177,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 176,832 miles

slight wetness around n/s/r brake caliper

Fail 17 Aug 2017 176,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

slight wetness around n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 20 Aug 2016 168,617 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2015 160,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front suspension components

front tyres bald on outer edges

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,800 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 129,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 111,651 miles

both rear lower arms have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,861 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,045 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,620 miles

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

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

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

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

all four wheels deteriorating lossing coating on spokes

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,056 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 16,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,967 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

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 WHS 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 68.4%.

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 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 PJ02 WHS, 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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PJ02 WHS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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