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HK02 NVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 NVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BAD CRACKING TO SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,130 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,130 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,968 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge,advice tyre needs to be replaced

rear brake pads worn and brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 91,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear pads are getting low

slight rust offside outer sill

wipers deteriating and starting to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,504 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner eage

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registrationplate slightly deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

radiator deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,318 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,813 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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HK02 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK02 NVP, 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 HK02 NVP registered?

HK02 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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