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H653 CFM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,796 mi
Last recorded136,796 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 136,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component: ball joint locking device Missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension component: ball joint locking device Missing

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2024 136,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 136,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,420 miles

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Waxoyl covering most of underside of car

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,246 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 123,240 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,174 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,897 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 118,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 116,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 113,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,071 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 110,508 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 109,316 miles

both front to rear chassis rails and nearside sill dented

Fail 22 Jul 2010 109,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front to rear chassis rails and nearside sill dented

Fail 8 Jul 2010 109,302 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,702 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,303 miles

Both sides chassis rails under floor deformed, but not seriously. Surface corrosion evident.

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear.

Nearside outer sill lower flange deformed but not excessively.

Nearside rear lower suspension arm mount slightly deformed, but not fouling arm.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 100,303 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both sides chassis rails under floor deformed, but not seriously. Surface corrosion evident.

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear.

Nearside outer sill lower flange deformed but not excessively.

Nearside rear lower suspension arm mount slightly deformed, but not fouling arm.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,345 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,556 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 98,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H653 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H653 CFM, 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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H653 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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