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PL02 ZTK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 ZTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,018 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,798 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to underside

corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/undersill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/undersill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion of rear under and outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,472 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,953 miles

stone chip centre of screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

rear exhaust silencer 3x rubber hangers deteriorating (silencer still secure)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,887 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,927 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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PL02 ZTK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZTK, 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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PL02 ZTK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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