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H218 FRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,098 mi
Last recorded156,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 156,098 miles

All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 155,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 155,171 miles

park brake travel high

Pass 7 Jun 2021 154,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 154,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 154,341 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light weak foglight (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,733 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 151,523 miles

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,906 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,407 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

General corrosion to most of underbody and brake pipes and suspension arms

Headlamp bowls corroded at edges

Model is eunos roadster

Fail 8 Apr 2015 145,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

General corrosion to most of underbody and brake pipes and suspension arms

Headlamp bowls corroded at edges

Model is eunos roadster

Pass 2 Apr 2014 143,230 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes and to both inner front wheel arches

Creak from offside front suspension

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 143,067 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Creak from offside front suspension believed dry bush in anti roll bar linkage

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake lever not returning to stops, possible cable possible caliper

Pass 27 Mar 2013 140,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Rear fog lamp lens faded

Spare wheel adrift and flat

all shockabsorber dust boots adrift and deterioarated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 140,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp lens faded

Slight bind offside front brake

Spare wheel adrift and flat

all shockabsorber dust boots adrift and deterioarated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 138,465 miles

brake pipes rusty

front ball joint boots cracked (not split)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 138,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front brake binding slightly

o/s/front brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight tear in front wiper blades

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,286 miles

Both rubber boots split on track rod ends

Frotn brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 131,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rubber boots split on track rod ends

Frotn brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside bonnet hinge sticking and slightly bent

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sparte wheel loose

Pass 4 Feb 2009 120,299 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both track rod end rubber boots perrished and cracked

substantial engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,348 miles

Boot floor wet, leaking?

Both track rod ends boots perrished and cracked.

Clutch fluid dark in colour and low in level

Coolant hoses hard

Drain tubes on hood blocked, sills starting to corroded

Oil leak from cam cover gasket

Fail 30 Jan 2008 121,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Boot floor wet, leaking?

Both track rod ends boots perrished and cracked.

Clutch fluid dark in colour and low in level

Coolant hoses hard

Drain tubes on hood blocked, sills starting to corroded

Oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,182 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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H218 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H218 FRP, 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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H218 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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