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H17 NMB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,076 mi
Last recorded57,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 NMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,076 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,055 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 55,055 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,282 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,717 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,064 miles

Exhaust Bacbox joint corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,064 miles

Exhaust Bacbox joint corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,427 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,204 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,105 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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H17 NMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H17 NMB, 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 H17 NMB registered?

H17 NMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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