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H242 FRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,658 mi
Last recorded146,658 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 146,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 143,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 140,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 138,080 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 35,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 128,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,379 miles

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

all tyres starting to perrish

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2017 124,204 miles

all 4 tyres starting top crack on outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,411 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,280 miles

tyres starting to perrish on outer edges.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 115,294 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 113,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 113,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,920 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 103,568 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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H242 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H242 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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H242 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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