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H577 VHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,365 mi
Last recorded170,365 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 170,365 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 170,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 160,963 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,149 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 157,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 150,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 134,181 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 134,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 124,905 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 124,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 115,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 106,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 97,044 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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H577 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H577 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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H577 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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