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R128 PGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 PGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 157,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,091 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 146,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 146,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced osr parking brake lazy (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 129,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,558 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 87,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,425 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,321 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 67,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 67,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 64,807 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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R128 PGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R128 PGF, 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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R128 PGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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