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PX02 JFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 JFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body under sealed

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,731 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both cills badly corroded

both front wiper blades worn

both front wishbones corroded

full exhaust system corroded

offside rear spring corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,502 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,440 miles

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,515 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,398 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear handbrake reading low

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,857 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,456 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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PX02 JFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PX02 JFO, 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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PX02 JFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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