MOT Status
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117,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle heavily modified for motorsport use
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Standard fitment seat belt missing 6 point harnesses installed ()
vehicle heavily modified for motorsport use
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm also has minor cuts (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes greased
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel steering wheel insecure (2.1.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm also has minor cuts (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes greased
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres cracking on side wall and between tred patern
both rear tyres cracking on side walls
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H513 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H513 VHL, 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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H513 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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