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H302 NLJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH302 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s outer sill corroded and o/s front chassis corroded

undertray insecure and low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 197,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing slightly corroded at fixings to sill

Fail 1 Mar 2017 197,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing slightly corroded at fixings to sill

Pass 14 Mar 2016 195,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer sill corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2016 194,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer sill corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 193,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 192,488 miles

All wheels are corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play felt at steering wheel from lower column universal joint.

Screw in nearside front tyre tread.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 191,021 miles

All road wheels are badly corroded.

Condensation in offside front indicator.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside dipped beam is dim.

Nearside main beam is dim.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 189,396 miles

Offside rear coil spring is rusty.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Surface rust under floor and around sills.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 189,249 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Battery insecure.

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear coil spring rusty.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Surface rust under floor and around sills.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 184,909 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 176,895 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 170,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear/play/movement in lower columb u.j. but does not affect free-play.

wipers will require attention soon.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 170,420 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear/play/movement in lower columb u.j. but does not affect free-play.

wipers will require attention soon.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 163,167 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs coroding.

Nearside and offside front top ball joint rubber boots split.

Nearside seatbelt starting to fluff.

Offside rear coil spring coroded.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 153,960 miles

rear service brake readings low! †both front upper balljoint gaitors split open! †rear tyres wearing inner edges! †front brake pads wearing low!

Pass 6 Feb 2006 142,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 141,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front upper ball joint rubbers split.

Both rear tyres worn low (3mm)on inner edges.

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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H302 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H302 NLJ, 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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H302 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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