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H585 PTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,772 mi
Last recorded184,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 184,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 177,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 170,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 168,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 158,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 147,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 118,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,261 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 103,128 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damaged under vihicle nearside chassi rail

Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,452 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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H585 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H585 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H585 PTW?

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What year was H585 PTW registered?

H585 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is H585 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H585 PTW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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