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H544 HKL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,251 mi
Last recorded31,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH544 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,251 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 30,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak ,engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,583 miles

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly damaged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,362 miles

Offside Front Door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,158 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,655 miles

Offside Front Mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2020 29,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,390 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,128 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,137 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 25,782 miles

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

side walls perished n/s#o/s front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,782 miles

side walls perished n/s#o/s front tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,777 miles

crack in drivers mirror

Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,283 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

front no plate poorly mounted

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 HKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H544 HKL, 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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H544 HKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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