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H572 PTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

222,765 mi
Last recorded222,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH572 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 222,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 220,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 214,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 213,818 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 213,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 213,736 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 213,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 213,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rough. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 213,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill repair insecure. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 213,259 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 212,418 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 212,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 210,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 210,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advise brake pedal rubber worn recommend replacement

advise clutch pedal rubber worn.recommend replacement.

advise rear of offside and nearside outer sills/wheel arches corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 210,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advise brake pedal rubber worn recommend replacement

advise clutch pedal rubber worn.recommend replacement.

advise rear of offside and nearside outer sills/wheel arches corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 205,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearside parking brake shows lower effort indicating repair/adjustment needed.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 205,766 miles

advise nearside parking brake shows lower effort indicating repair/adjustment needed.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 201,457 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 201,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 196,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 196,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 188,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 166,380 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 166,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 160,705 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 160,705 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2006 151,695 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 151,695 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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H572 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H572 PTW, 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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H572 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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