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H181 FRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 87,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,449 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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H181 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H181 FRV, 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 H181 FRV registered?

H181 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is H181 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H181 FRV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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