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AR02 HFF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,111 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front & both rear wheel arch slight corrosion

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2019 96,111 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front & both rear wheel arch slight corrosion

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,778 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,903 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 77,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,733 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

n/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,763 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,614 miles

Offside Front 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 2007 29,564 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,405 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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AR02 HFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AR02 HFF, 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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AR02 HFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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