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X851 PFE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,998 mi
Last recorded24,998 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 PFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,794 miles

under trays.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,533 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 22,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.D.1b)

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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X851 PFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X851 PFE, 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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How do I check the history of X851 PFE?

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What year was X851 PFE registered?

X851 PFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is X851 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 PFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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