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H338 FRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 191,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 191,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 190,388 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 189,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 189,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 188,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 184,857 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wing support bar loose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 184,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wing support bar loose

Pass 22 Feb 2016 182,811 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 182,811 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 180,941 miles

some brake pipes rusty in places and others coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 180,941 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some brake pipes rusty in places and others coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,388 miles

Off side sill slightly rusty

most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to chech fully and some slightly rusty in places

Fail 25 Feb 2014 177,388 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Off side sill slightly rusty

most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to chech fully and some slightly rusty in places

Pass 6 Aug 2012 175,005 miles

front number plat started to fade

most brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s headlight lense and pattern poor

slight leak from rear gearbox to prop seal

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2012 175,005 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plat started to fade

most brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s headlight lense and pattern poor

slight leak from rear gearbox to prop seal

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 172,422 miles

all brake pipes rusty,off side head light slightly dim and pattern poor. slight gear box oil leak. near sidse rear brake disc slightly rusty.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 172,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake pipes rusty,off side head light slightly dim and pattern poor. slight gear box oil leak. near sidse rear brake disc slightly rusty.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 169,301 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2010 169,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2009 154,717 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

brake hose ends slightly rusty

front number plate slightly fadded

most brake pipes slightly corroded

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 154,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on 3mm

brake hose ends slightly rusty

front number plate slightly fadded

most brake pipes slightly corroded

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 139,385 miles

all brake pipes slightly rusty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 120,057 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 120,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H338 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H338 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 H338 FRP registered?

H338 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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