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H438 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,198 mi
Last recorded175,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 175,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 171,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 169,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 168,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 167,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 165,241 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,044 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 166,044 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 29 Apr 2016 158,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 157,997 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 130,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,752 miles

Majority of ball joint gaiters badly perished/deteriorated with some splitting (not allowing contaminates in at this stage).

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,946 miles

both track rod end gaiters split.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,574 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner eged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,978 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,225 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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H438 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H438 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 H438 NRX registered?

H438 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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