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HJ02 DDV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,574 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 98,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,456 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

earth cable disconnected from rear axle

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

earth cable disconnected from rear axle

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,248 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,621 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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HJ02 DDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ02 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

HJ02 DDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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