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PH02 JLH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH02 JLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,836 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear discs rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 44,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,666 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Offside front fog light not working

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres perished and spliting in centers

Pass 10 May 2006 10,977 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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PH02 JLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PH02 JLH, 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 PH02 JLH registered?

PH02 JLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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