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H9 MXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,637 mi
Last recorded114,637 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 113,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 113,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 113,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 112,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 112,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 110,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 107,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 106,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 104,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 102,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 102,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 101,534 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 101,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 99,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 97,355 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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H9 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H9 MXV, 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 H9 MXV registered?

H9 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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