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H229 FRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,489 mi
Last recorded143,489 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 143,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 143,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 142,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,712 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 141,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,437 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,030 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 138,324 miles

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

brake pipes corrodedd

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 138,324 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake pipes corrodedd

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 137,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 137,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,896 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 135,808 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 133,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 133,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 132,284 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 127,378 miles

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

slight cracking to side wall on tyre nearside rear

Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 114,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 103,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 103,159 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 85,394 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H229 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H229 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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What year was H229 FRP registered?

H229 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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