MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body but not excessive
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H566 TEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 H566 TEP, 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 H566 TEP registered?
H566 TEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.
Is H566 TEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for H566 TEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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