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H648 EEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH648 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,905 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,143 miles

rear number plate faded but readable

Fail 20 Aug 2018 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,329 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg on both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish also close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,797 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,761 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,918 miles

off side outer sill starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot floor holed

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 88,689 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,676 miles

metal brake pipes onto both front flexi hoses starting to rust

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,153 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 83,988 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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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H648 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H648 EEU, 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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H648 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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