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H150 KVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,035 mi
Last recorded154,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 154,035 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 154,035 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative all split pins missing from castle nuts on all suspension ball joints upper and lower (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 152,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 152,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 149,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,169 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 141,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 134,415 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 132,108 miles

corrosion to o/s sill double skinning

Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,276 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,062 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2014 125,062 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,715 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 123,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 123,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 122,720 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 121,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 119,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 115,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 102,409 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

front brake pads low

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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H150 KVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H150 KVU, 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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H150 KVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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