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PJ02 WHT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 WHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,847 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,846 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 125,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,118 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,623 miles

advise corrosion starting on chassis and suspension

advise o/s/r link bar slight play

Pass 2 May 2012 101,166 miles

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

deep cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

deep cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 99,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 89,062 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 89,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,339 miles

SOME HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ,

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2006 40,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 WHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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