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PL02 VPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,878 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 25,524 miles

o/s wiper slightly torn

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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PL02 VPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL02 VPP, 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 PL02 VPP registered?

PL02 VPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2002.

Is PL02 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 VPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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