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H451 JLE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 157,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 157,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 154,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,446 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 138,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,836 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 133,506 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 133,505 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 124,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,602 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 115,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 90,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,567 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 66,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 63,158 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly perished on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre badly perished

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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H451 JLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H451 JLE, 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 H451 JLE registered?

H451 JLE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is H451 JLE safe to buy?

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