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H387 FRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 137,469 miles

under heavy corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,893 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,720 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 134,668 miles

General corrosion on suspension components front and rear

O/S/R Hand brake cable ---small rubber sealing bellow loose

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 134,662 miles

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

General corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 134,659 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S/R WHEEL 123 Kgf ----- O/S/R WHEEL 35 Kgf. (3.7.B.6b)

General corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 133,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,691 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,983 miles

Rear screen Poor visibility

Fail 3 Oct 2013 132,982 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear screen Poor visibility

Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 112,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,218 miles

all coil springs and shocks have slight corrosion on surface

performance echaust system fitted but not sucnifficantly to noisy

slight oil leak from transsmission

Pass 7 Jul 2008 110,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 110,089 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,797 miles

O/S/R TYRE AT 2.0MM....slight oil leaks....

Pass 21 Jun 2006 107,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 106,058 miles

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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H387 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H387 FRV, 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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H387 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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