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H122 EJR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

273,440 mi
Last recorded273,440 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 EJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 273,440 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 257,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 253,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 239,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 225,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 225,385 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 224,255 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2014 223,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 222,954 miles

nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2012 222,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 217,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 215,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 213,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 213,148 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 209,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 201,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 25 Apr 2006 188,282 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

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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H122 EJR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H122 EJR, 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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What year was H122 EJR registered?

H122 EJR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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