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SY02 PWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 PWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,120 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under car sill area as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under side/outer sill area as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under car/outer sill area as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall as marked. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

N/S/R Tyre perished/split on inner side wall.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

o/s front outer sill area slightly corroded

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 88,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear exhaust system (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

o/s front outer sill area slightly corroded

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 88,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 88,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General brake pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,218 miles

Both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Rear tyres low tread

Fail 10 Dec 2011 74,218 miles

Both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

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

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,661 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SY02 PWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SY02 PWZ, 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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SY02 PWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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