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H990 DMY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,867 mi
Last recorded235,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH990 DMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 235,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 235,835 miles

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 219,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 207,912 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 199,977 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 199,977 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 183,528 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 183,528 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 177,022 miles

corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2007 162,624 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

hand brake travel close to limits

Pass 5 Oct 2006 147,621 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 147,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 143,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 143,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H990 DMY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H990 DMY, 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 H990 DMY registered?

H990 DMY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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