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H490 JBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 126,727 miles

brake discs surfaces rusty alround

Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,727 miles

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

brake discs surfaces rusty alround

Pass 16 Sep 2010 125,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 125,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

slight play in offside tie rod joint

Pass 26 Jul 2008 118,297 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,251 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 101,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 94,917 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 94,917 miles

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

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

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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H490 JBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H490 JBJ, 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 H490 JBJ registered?

H490 JBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is H490 JBJ safe to buy?

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