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H753 NEY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

208,141 mi
Last recorded208,141 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH753 NEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 208,141 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 208,141 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 206,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 205,400 miles

Front front suspension corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 205,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front front suspension corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 203,094 miles

underbody damage

Fail 12 Sep 2022 203,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

centre exhaust rubber is missing

front subframe is corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 202,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 148,926 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 172,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 168,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 163,921 miles

condition of both front haedlamps

Fail 9 May 2016 163,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

condition of both front haedlamps

Pass 1 Sep 2014 161,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 157,164 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 157,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 150,785 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 150,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to underside of vehicle chassis leg nearside

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 129,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 127,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 126,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 126,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 124,788 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 124,740 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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H753 NEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H753 NEY, 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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H753 NEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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