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PK02 ZLX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,389 mi
Last recorded33,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 31,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive by sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,853 miles

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

Nearside 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 7 May 2014 21,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 10 May 2013 20,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,126 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 13,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,582 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 ZLX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

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

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The MOT history for PK02 ZLX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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