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HF02 SNZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 SNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 102,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 101,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 100,938 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 98,779 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bot front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,186 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,855 miles

OSF tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,084 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the rear discs are corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the rear discs are corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,839 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,839 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,775 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 60,452 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 53,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,575 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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HF02 SNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HF02 SNZ, 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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HF02 SNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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