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HJ02 DDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,505 mi
Last recorded124,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 124,505 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edge LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills hard corrosion

rear floor hard corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,664 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,776 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front discs lightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,692 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is quite worn.

Front inner brake pads are wearing thin.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,420 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 DDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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