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H588 VHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,838 mi
Last recorded189,838 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 189,838 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 189,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rea suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 189,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 189,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 188,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 187,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 186,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 185,604 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 185,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 184,234 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 183,965 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front wing bottom not prescribed area

Offside front wing bottom corroded not prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 183,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / outer sill corroded but not holed at time of test (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 181,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / outer sill corroded but not holed at time of test (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 180,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014
Fail 25 Mar 2014 178,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,137 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 176,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 172,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 166,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 163,111 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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H588 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H588 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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What year was H588 VHL registered?

H588 VHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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