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PJ51 WZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,237 mi
Last recorded82,237 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 WZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,237 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,833 miles

Front Surface corrosion on both inner wings

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,833 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Surface corrosion on both inner wings

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,430 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner tyre side walls cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,951 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,617 miles

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

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

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

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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PJ51 WZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PJ51 WZY, 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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PJ51 WZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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