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RJ02 PXD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,990 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Fail 26 Apr 2016 107,988 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,378 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,550 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,363 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in tread pattern but ok at time of test.

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clear windscreen ok.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,827 miles

all tyres worn but legal

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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RJ02 PXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJ02 PXD, 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 RJ02 PXD registered?

RJ02 PXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ02 PXD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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