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H865 HOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

266,440 mi
Last recorded266,440 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 HOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 266,440 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 266,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 266,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 263,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 255,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 255,940 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned has to be fitted at centre or o/s (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 248,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 246,675 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 246,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 243,577 miles

power steering disconnected

Fail 19 May 2014 245,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

power steering disconnected

Pass 7 Jun 2013 238,635 miles

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

o/s/front chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jun 2013 238,635 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

o/s/front chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2012 230,329 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 230,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 213,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 213,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

rear center suspension brace is broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 190,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 161,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 134,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 133,990 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,663 miles

corrosion to coil springs

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Mar 2006 109,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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H865 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H865 HOD, 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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H865 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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