MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake discs surfaces rusty alround
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake discs surfaces rusty alround
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
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of H490 JBJ?
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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?
The MOT history for H490 JBJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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