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MH02 HUV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,141 mi
Last recorded105,141 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 HUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered with under seal

Fail 6 Mar 2024 105,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,069 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged central rear view missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2023 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,759 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,817 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,705 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,280 miles

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 18 Apr 2013 58,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,937 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,937 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,090 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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MH02 HUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH02 HUV, 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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MH02 HUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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