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N204 AHH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 AHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 136,545 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ********NSF & OSR UPPER DUST COVERS ************ (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES TORN,,,, (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side **********ZERO READING ************* (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ***********NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS ************** (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached MOUNT AREAS CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SERVICE?,,,185/55/15 X 2 REARS & 195/50/15 X 2 FRONTS ,,,FRONT & REAR SF'S VVHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS FRONT & REAR VVHSC,,NSR & OSR INNER SILL ARESA VVHSC,,,,CAR IS 24 YR OLD/MILES,

Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,047 miles

BUCKET SEATS WITH FULL RACE HARNESSES FITTED,,NO ROOF,,NO CARPETS ETC ETC,,,,VEHICLE PRESENTED AT T IME OF TEST PASSED ALL REQUIRED VOSA INSPECTION/TESTS ETC,,,,,

VEHICLE PRESENTED HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RALLEY PRE=PAIRED,,,185/45/15 X 4 ROAD LEGAL TYRS,,,COMPLETE ROLL CAGE FITTED,,VEHICLE UNDER-BODY & CHASIS SECTIONS DENTED/LIGHT DAM-NO CORROSION OR FRACTURES ETC,,

Pass 10 May 2016 115,610 miles

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

outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 184,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,116 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of car damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 173,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 173,316 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2009 173,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2008 167,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 161,185 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 161,185 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 153,799 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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N204 AHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N204 AHH, 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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N204 AHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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