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HF02 WHN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,973 mi
Last recorded111,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,559 miles

Power steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 101,559 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,198 miles

both front inner wings getting rusty

suspension arms and springs rusty

water mark in rear number plate

Fail 7 May 2015 90,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

all suspension arms rusty

both front inner wings getting rusty

both rear springs rusty

water mark rear number plate

Pass 7 May 2014 82,646 miles

Both outer sills slight corrosion

Centre and rear exhaust deteriated

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

Pass 8 May 2013 74,487 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 8 May 2013 74,485 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak.

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,731 miles

Boot floor (both sides) slight corrosion

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear inner sills corrosion

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

Exhaust corroded/deteriortaed

Exposed metalwork (suspension components) corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper worn

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exposed metalwork, suspension arms,etc,rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exposed metalwork, suspension arms,etc,rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Pass 31 May 2007 31,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,097 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 WHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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