MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
All brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
All brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
All brake pipes covered in grease
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
All brake pipes covered in grease
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))
long travel on hand brake lever
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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H273 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 H273 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 H273 FRP registered?
H273 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.
Is H273 FRP safe to buy?
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