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H16 CGD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 CGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,568 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 92,803 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,983 miles

some corrosion to disc

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,697 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,506 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 87,743 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 185,071 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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H16 CGD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H16 CGD, 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 H16 CGD registered?

H16 CGD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is H16 CGD safe to buy?

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