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HJ02 DDF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,353 mi
Last recorded102,353 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,353 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,246 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2011 95,310 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 95,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,371 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 40,345 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,454 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 2-3mm becoming cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cut in inner side wall

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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HJ02 DDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ02 DDF, 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 HJ02 DDF registered?

HJ02 DDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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