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H513 VHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,831 mi
Last recorded117,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH513 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,824 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,720 miles

Vehicle heavily modified for motorsport use

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,464 miles

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) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,470 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 109,459 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,025 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,841 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 95,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 73,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,821 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,766 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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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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