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H297 KDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,305 mi
Last recorded202,305 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 202,305 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 196,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 188,430 miles

all front suspension ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

both rear tyres on 2.1mm

Pass 7 May 2013 184,189 miles

slight play in all front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 15 May 2012 181,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 178,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 173,830 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 16,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 156,396 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 156,983 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 137,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 117,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 117,587 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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H297 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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