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N665 HWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 HWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,002 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,527 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 148,933 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,933 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 137,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 127,381 miles

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 127,381 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 127,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 6,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,747 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,747 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,652 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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N665 HWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N665 HWC, 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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N665 HWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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