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PX02 TYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,128 mi
Last recorded141,128 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 TYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 141,128 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on all brake discs

Front Corrosion on front subframe

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Heavy corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,655 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 1 Apr 2016 136,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar fixing point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,775 miles

Corrosion generally/sills poor.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion generally/sills poor.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 118,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 117,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 10,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,420 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 77,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,768 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 TYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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