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PK02 ZLE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,280 mi
Last recorded24,280 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 24,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,631 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,649 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 ZLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PK02 ZLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK02 ZLE registered?

PK02 ZLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is PK02 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK02 ZLE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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