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NV52 HLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,114 mi
Last recorded57,114 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 HLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,483 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,088 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 41,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,121 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 14,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,095 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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NV52 HLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 NV52 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV52 HLA?

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What year was NV52 HLA registered?

NV52 HLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is NV52 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 HLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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