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H876 HOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH876 HOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,590 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,170 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,436 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 75,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 75,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,045 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering rack siderod balljoint has slight play

Pass 4 May 2010 66,259 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Very slight perishing to front tyres.

Pass 2 May 2008 63,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,853 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 61,853 miles

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

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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H876 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H876 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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H876 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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