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H201 NLJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 157,463 miles

brake fluid low

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 157,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 156,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 156,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 151,403 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,400 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,777 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 144,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 136,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 130,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 125,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 125,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,838 miles

Registration plates changed prior to m.o.t.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 115,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 106,366 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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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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