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PX02 TXT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,899 mi
Last recorded107,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2020 105,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,593 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 105,593 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 105,282 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,416 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,389 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,375 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,068 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

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Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,869 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 TXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX02 TXT, 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 PX02 TXT registered?

PX02 TXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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