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H16 SRJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 153,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,429 miles

Nearside Rear number plate blub light dim

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,798 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 143,792 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,180 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brakes pipes are coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 118,532 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 106,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,120 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 SRJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 SRJ, 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 SRJ registered?

H16 SRJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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