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H529 CFM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,711 mi
Last recorded71,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH529 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,359 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 71,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,632 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 May 2014 67,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,102 miles

steering u.j. has its gaiter deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 63,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake in need of adjustment

n/s headlamp poor image evident

o/s and n/s track rod end gaiters heavily worn recomened renewal

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,574 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,356 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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H529 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H529 CFM, 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 H529 CFM registered?

H529 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is H529 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H529 CFM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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