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H870 AVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,367 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2012 92,915 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,611 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,611 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,770 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 90,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,492 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 88,492 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 84,084 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 84,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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H870 AVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H870 AVO, 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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What year was H870 AVO registered?

H870 AVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is H870 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H870 AVO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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