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PO02 SYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 SYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,148 miles

rear outer sills rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,148 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,408 miles

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

both rear outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,511 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre badly perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 28,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PO02 SYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PO02 SYA, 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 PO02 SYA registered?

PO02 SYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is PO02 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO02 SYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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