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H457 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,254 mi
Last recorded163,254 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 163,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NS&OS F&R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch hose twisted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 162,644 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS & Surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,754 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 160,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 159,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 159,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 148,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 139,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 139,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 139,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 138,066 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 138,066 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,093 miles

Offside front tyre - tread deteriating.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 124,260 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 124,260 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 115,420 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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H457 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H457 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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H457 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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