MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid low
oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake fluid low
oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear brake discs corroded
brake fluid level low
nearside rear tyre perishing
slight front brake imbalance
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear brake discs corroded
brake fluid level low
nearside rear tyre perishing
slight front brake imbalance
slight play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both beam patterns weak
front pads low
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear pads low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both beam patterns weak
front pads low
nail in o/s/r tyre
rear pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f top wishbone ball joint boot split
o/s/f top wishbone ball joint boot split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Registration plates changed prior to m.o.t.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H201 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H201 NLJ, 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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H201 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.
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