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H591 PTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH591 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 140,114 miles

Near side front brake disc face has corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 139,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated Damaged & insecure (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Near side front brake disc face has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 136,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 136,257 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 124,541 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

general under body corrosion

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

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

OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUSTY

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 116,240 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 116,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 113,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 108,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 100,103 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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H591 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H591 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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H591 PTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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