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H984 HOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH984 HOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 134,723 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,008 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

noise in steering rack/ coloum

Fail 11 Sep 2020 132,007 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre perishing

noise in steering rack/ coloum

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,465 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake have slight bind

knocking noise from within the rack

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,464 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake have slight bind

knocking noise from within the rack

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,310 miles

corrosion across the underside rear of the vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2017 126,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion across the underside rear of the vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside front brake has slight bind

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside front brake has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,755 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 85,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H984 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H984 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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H984 HOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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