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H769 ECK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,930 mi
Last recorded200,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 ECK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 200,930 miles

both rear arch to sill rusty

n/s/r tyre has cracking

under sill used on underside

both front to rear chassis rusty

both front to rear floor to sills rusty

both front inner arches rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 198,182 miles

General corrosion to suspension and steering

Off side sill starting to corrode

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Third brake lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2017 198,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high Off side and near side (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pale (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Near side rear (2.7.3)

coil spring broken Off side and near side rear (2.4.C.1a)

General corrosion to suspension and steering

Off side sill starting to corrode

Rear service brake efficency low

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Third brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2016 197,777 miles

General corrosion to steering and suspension

Oil leak @ engine

Rear fog lamp pale

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2016 197,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high Near side (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Off side (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front @ outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

General corrosion to steering and suspension

Near side rear brake disc corroded

Near side rear outer brake pad very low

Off side head lamp reflector corroded

Oil leak @ engine

Rear fog lamp pale

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 194,215 miles

All springs corroded.

Fluid leak from steering rack area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2015 194,215 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All springs corroded.

Fluid leak from steering rack area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 182,102 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 13 Mar 2014 182,102 miles

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

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

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 178,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres starting to perish on walls

Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres starting to perish on walls

Pass 7 Apr 2011 172,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 168,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 164,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 164,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 160,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 155,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 155,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 149,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 149,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H769 ECK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H769 ECK, 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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H769 ECK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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