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PJ52 SNK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 SNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 110,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,613 miles

slight corrosion to the rear of both rear inner sills

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,998 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment lamp staying on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 64,813 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,491 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,459 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,427 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,478 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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PJ52 SNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ52 SNK, 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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PJ52 SNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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