MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Majority of ball joint gaiters badly perished/deteriorated with some splitting (not allowing contaminates in at this stage).
both track rod end gaiters split.
n/s/f tyre worn inner eged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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.
Is H438 NRX safe to buy?
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