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H413 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,355 mi
Last recorded144,355 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH413 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,355 miles

UNDERBODY COROSSION

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,892 miles

underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 143,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undebody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2023 143,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 143,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 142,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corossion

Pass 1 May 2021 141,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 140,617 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 140,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 139,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 139,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,921 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 137,882 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 137,882 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 134,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 134,181 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 125,534 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 125,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 123,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 119,521 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 119,502 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 116,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 113,316 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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H413 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H413 NRX, 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 H413 NRX registered?

H413 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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