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HJ02 KXE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 KXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,816 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion starting along sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion starting along sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,474 miles

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed, nsr and osr has been welded, age related surface rust is present in various areas.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion sill section within prescribed area, seat belt mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill section, corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear outer sill corrosion

Under body Heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear outer sill corrosion

Under body Heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,762 miles

Offside front (Chassis Rail, inner wing) is corroding.

Sills are corroding.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front (Chassis Rail, inner wing) is corroding.

Sills are corroding.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,264 miles

front wipers split but still clearing screen.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,174 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,449 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 KXE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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