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S3 PRH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,860 miles

corrosion starting in both rear outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,548 miles

corrosion starting in both rear outer sill ends

Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 26,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,458 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,063 miles

centre exhaust slightly split on joint into box

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,908 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,725 miles

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 12 Apr 2013 24,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,869 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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S3 PRH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S3 PRH, 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 S3 PRH registered?

S3 PRH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is S3 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 PRH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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