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HD51 MOV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 MOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,887 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,877 miles

Offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres over 10 years old

Suspension components slightly rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,716 miles

Offside door sill corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,713 miles

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

Offside door sill corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,118 miles

Offside Rear Outer door sill corrosion present

suspension components getting corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,817 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,814 miles

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

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,462 miles

Corrosion advancing on suspension components/wishbones

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,545 miles

Corrosion advancing on front and rear suspension wisbones.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,031 miles

Heavy surface corrosion advancing on front and rear suspension components/wishbones.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,161 miles

Nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,919 miles

chip in windscreen in zone A

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,919 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in windscreen in zone A

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,285 miles

chip in windscreen in zone A

Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen in zone A

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,601 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,600 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r brakeis binding slightly but not showing on r/b/tester.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HD51 MOV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HD51 MOV, 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 HD51 MOV registered?

HD51 MOV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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