MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all front suspension ball joint dust covers are deteriorated
both rear tyres on 2.1mm
slight play in all front suspension arm bushes.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front anti - roll bar link pin bushes are starting to perish
Front number plate (bonnet mounted) starting to degrade but still legible
Front windscreen has minor damage in various places
N/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H297 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 H297 KDY, 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 H297 KDY registered?
H297 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.
Is H297 KDY safe to buy?
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