MOT Status
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96,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended osf not releasing when under tension (7.1.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Nearside and Offside (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside are on the limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside are on the limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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HG02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HG02 SXH, 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 HG02 SXH registered?
HG02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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