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H167 KVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,223 mi
Last recorded174,223 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH167 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 174,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 174,151 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 174,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 174,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 173,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 173,430 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 173,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 172,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 171,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 169,471 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 169,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 168,089 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 168,089 miles

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Aug 2012

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 166,378 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 164,236 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)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre detiorating

offside seat mounting slightly loose

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covering of grease and underseal

unable to inspect both outer sills due to fitted sill covers

Fail 13 Jul 2011 164,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre detiorating

offside seat mounting slightly loose

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covering of grease and underseal

unable to inspect both outer sills due to fitted sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2010 162,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 158,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 154,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 148,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 147,546 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 129,463 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 129,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H167 KVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H167 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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H167 KVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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