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H805 JAF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,609 mi
Last recorded155,609 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH805 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 155,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight weep from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside both tyres cracking in treads

Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill end holed and corroded,but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded,but not in prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint bottom of rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 150,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy tailpipe missing (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill end holed and corroded,but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Outer sill holed and corroded,but not in prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint bottom of rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,978 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 140,341 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 May 2014 137,604 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Off side rear sill,

Pass 11 Jun 2013 136,531 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully

Fail 11 Jun 2013 136,531 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,399 miles

all brake pipes coverd in underseal not allowing full inspection

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,879 miles

rear fog light poor. chip in wind screen. some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear fog light poor. chip in wind screen. some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,623 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 137,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 137,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 133,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 123,465 miles

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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H805 JAF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H805 JAF, 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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H805 JAF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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