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H544 EEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH544 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,939 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,958 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,164 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s washer low water output to screen

Pass 13 Mar 2006 62,920 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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H544 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H544 EEU, 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 H544 EEU registered?

H544 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is H544 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H544 EEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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