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H710 NRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH710 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 162,792 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 162,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,877 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower ball joint covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 158,621 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 158,375 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 158,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 157,607 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f direction lamp

Pass 1 Sep 2007 156,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 154,075 miles

n/s/r sill has slight surface corrosion †n/s/f indicator lamp cover broken

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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H710 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H710 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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H710 NRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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