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AE02 HJG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear bottom suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill is slightly corroded

slight body/suspension corrosion

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill is slightly corroded

slight body/suspension corrosion

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 72,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between the centre section and the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

both nearside and offside front bottom suspension arm are slightly corroded

chassis corrosion

slight body corrosion

slight knock from the nearside rear suspension system when driven

Fail 3 May 2019 72,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between the centre section and the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both nearside and offside front bottom suspension arm are slightly corroded

chassis corrosion

slight body corrosion

slight knock from the nearside rear suspension system when driven

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,478 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 68,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides. (6.1.B.2)

Front power steering pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,692 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,464 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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AE02 HJG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE02 HJG, 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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AE02 HJG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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