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HD02 AOY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 AOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 64,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,713 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing near suspension arm mounting

Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,917 miles

Rear rusting

Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,917 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,011 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,868 miles

os sill and underside corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,285 miles

Surface corrosion is occuring to offside rear outer sill panel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,221 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 10,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 10,652 miles

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

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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HD02 AOY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HD02 AOY, 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 HD02 AOY registered?

HD02 AOY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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The MOT history for HD02 AOY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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