2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PJ52 PVE
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 85,371 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ52 PVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 85,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PJ52 PVE Mileage History
- 10/05/202384,912 mi
- 25/04/202485,079 mi+167 mi
- 26/04/202485,081 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202585,371 mi+290 mi
- 01/05/202585,371 mi
Average of roughly 232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ52 PVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (PJ52 PVE) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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