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PK02 ZLV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 87,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

underside light corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,899 miles

slight cracks in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,896 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight cracks in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,930 miles

Cracking in the nearside front tyre tread

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Cracking in the nearside front tyre tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,906 miles

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

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

all four tyres are cracking (no cords)

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts (no cords)

offside front brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,893 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

deep cuts on r/n/s tyre wall but not down to cords

slight cracking on all tyres treads but not down to cords

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,337 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,415 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,400 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,176 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 ZLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 PK02 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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