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PK02 XWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 XWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 145,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box above anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box above anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,943 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 144,935 miles

Braking system leaking from off side rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,581 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 143,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,725 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Slight fluctuation on front brake readings

Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,725 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight fluctuation on front brake readings

Pass 24 May 2013 135,614 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 126,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,582 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 112,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,484 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,711 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 56,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XWD, 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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What year was PK02 XWD registered?

PK02 XWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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