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H623 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,698 mi
Last recorded166,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH623 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 166,698 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,135 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,135 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect changed for test (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 157,960 miles

to low for rollers

Pass 4 May 2016 152,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,629 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 144,883 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,687 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all four tyres deteriorated [cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 129,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,214 miles

Both nearside tyre`s starting to deterioate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deterioate

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,020 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion starting everywhere underbody

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2008 113,462 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 110,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 103,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 95,831 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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H623 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H623 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 H623 NRX registered?

H623 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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