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DE02 HJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,035 mi
Last recorded102,035 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigg weak [not holed ] advise to be plated . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,969 miles

Oil leak ()

underside rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

underside rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,995 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear suspension components rusty

n/s front wing rusty at bottom

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,629 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding

n/s front wing coroded at sill

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,629 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding

n/s front wing coroded at sill

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,063 miles

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

all anti roll bar link rubber boots covered in white silicone

o/s front wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all anti roll bar link rubber boots covered in white silicone

o/s front wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,287 miles

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

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

front and rear suspention has surface corrosion

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,848 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspention has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspention has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,291 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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DE02 HJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 DE02 HJY, 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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DE02 HJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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