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PK02 HPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,922 mi
Last recorded60,922 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 HPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,922 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 59,810 miles

Wax oil applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,905 miles

Car covered in wax/oil underneath restricting full inspection

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various parts of vehicle corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 44,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various parts of vehicle corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,472 miles

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 42,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,525 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,316 miles

n/s front tyre valve perishing

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded on innner sides

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,316 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s front tyre valve perishing

rear brake discs corroded on innner sides

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,641 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

handbrake travel slightly long

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,597 miles

n/s rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads below half worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,143 miles

engine under guard slightly insecure

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 22 Mar 2011 23,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,888 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted excessively

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs inner faces pitted excessively

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,209 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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PK02 HPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK02 HPA, 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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PK02 HPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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