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HG02 SYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,125 mi
Last recorded106,125 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 SYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 106,125 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 106,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension Components corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,302 miles

Suspension Components corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Bleed nipple not tightened, and spanner still attached (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,495 miles

Front brake application uneven, at abot 28%

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,752 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 35,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 35,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 30,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,127 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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HG02 SYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG02 SYP, 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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HG02 SYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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