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H947 AVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,444 mi
Last recorded156,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH947 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 156,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 156,363 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,812 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 155,423 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 155,423 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,230 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 154,620 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 153,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 151,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 149,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 144,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 141,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 141,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,785 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 137,783 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 133,764 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 133,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 130,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 127,546 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 127,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 126,795 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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H947 AVO 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 72.7%.

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 H947 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 H947 AVO registered?

H947 AVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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