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H19 SPD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 SPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,098 miles

n/s front brake as slight binding

sports exhaust fitted noise near limit

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front brake as slight binding

sports exhaust fitted noise near limit

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,739 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 105,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 102,423 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 100,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,946 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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H19 SPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H19 SPD, 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 H19 SPD registered?

H19 SPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is H19 SPD safe to buy?

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