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H352 KDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,006 mi
Last recorded149,006 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH352 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 149,006 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished. still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 149,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perished. still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 146,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 143,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 138,174 miles

tyres stretched

Fail 22 Jul 2015 138,171 miles

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

tyres stretched

Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 130,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 130,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Jul 2013 130,425 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 127,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,819 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 124,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,798 miles

1) tyres 205 40 17 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 117,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 115,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise brake check

parking brake lever is close to limits on travel

Pass 12 May 2006 114,158 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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H352 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H352 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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H352 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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