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S22 PJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 PJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 35,503 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,366 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 34,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,150 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,142 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 32,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 31,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,067 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All three other tyres badly cracked

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,393 miles

All four tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,903 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,441 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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S22 PJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S22 PJA, 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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S22 PJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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