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H550 VHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 88,380 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 81,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,468 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H550 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H550 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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What year was H550 VHL registered?

H550 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is H550 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H550 VHL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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