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H4 ESR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,944 mi
Last recorded165,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 ESR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 165,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,593 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 May 2017 165,316 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 165,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested All the brakes are binding badly because the brakes are binding we are not able to carry out a brake test or test the wheel bearings (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 164,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 163,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 161,613 miles

suspension/steering rubbers split

Pass 19 May 2009 153,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake and fuel lines corroded

front tyres will need changing soon as well as being low they are perished

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 153,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake and fuel lines corroded

front tyres will need changing soon as well as being low they are perished

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2008 151,639 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2007 137,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 129,539 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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H4 ESR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 ESR, 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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H4 ESR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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