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HD02 OHX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 OHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,160 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only made half effort of the other side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill and arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,616 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

eml on

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 53,613 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,595 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,576 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,580 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front tyres, deteriorating in treads

offside rear tyre, deteriorating in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,580 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front tyres, deteriorating in treads

offside rear tyre, deteriorating in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,385 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components, have surface corrossion all over

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,349 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components, have surface corrossion all over

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,041 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension has general surface corrossion all over

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake does not lock wheels

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,465 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HD02 OHX, 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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HD02 OHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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