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H136 EGU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 120,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,764 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 118,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perishing.

Pass 15 May 2013 118,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perishing.

Pass 13 May 2012 117,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all tyres perished slightly

front plate near to vertical as possible

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 117,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perished slightly

front plate near to vertical as possible

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 109,827 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 109,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 109,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 104,798 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,993 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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H136 EGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H136 EGU, 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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H136 EGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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