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H499 PTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH499 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 122,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,112 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2023 121,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,418 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 120,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 120,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 120,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,094 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

noted: new roll bar links, discs and pads, t/r/ends. f/springs, brake hoses (braided) fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 118,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

noted: new roll bar links, discs and pads, t/r/ends. f/springs, brake hoses (braided) fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 104,781 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 104,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 87,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 85,018 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,720 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 77,798 miles

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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H499 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H499 PTW, 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 H499 PTW registered?

H499 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is H499 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H499 PTW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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