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PK02 ZKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,731 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Offside Inner small rust hole at front of inner sill

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded, has been taped up

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 12" of strut top, inner chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Offside Inner small rust hole at front of inner sill

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded, has been taped up

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,696 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,809 miles

Nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outside

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,809 miles

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

Nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outside

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,503 miles

nearside rear brake disc looks corroded on outside

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,308 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,124 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 39,290 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,290 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,233 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,890 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 ZKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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