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H575 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,034 mi
Last recorded155,034 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH575 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 155,034 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 153,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 152,836 miles

surface rust on offside outer door sill

Pass 4 Nov 2021 151,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,238 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 142,763 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 136,150 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 136,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

top of fuel filler cap missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,100 miles

offside and nearside top and bottom ball joint dust covers split both sides track rod end ball joint dust covers split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 114,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside top and bottom ball joint dust covers split both sides track rod end ball joint dust covers split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,502 miles

offside top and bottpm and nearside top ball joint dust covers split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,562 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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H575 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H575 NRX, 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 H575 NRX registered?

H575 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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