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HF02 UKB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 UKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,174 miles

dry in places including both rear outer sills advise to wax oil

Fail 8 Jul 2019 61,170 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s/f and o/s/r direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

dry in places including both rear outer sills advise to wax oil

Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 50,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both rear tyres cracking badly

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2011 44,611 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 44,611 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 43,723 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,754 miles

condition and performance of bothfront wiper blades borderline

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,390 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 UKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HF02 UKB, 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 UKB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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