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SC51 HOH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,098 mi
Last recorded54,098 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 HOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,098 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,974 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,295 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside

o/s rear brake pads worn and disc pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,713 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,713 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,805 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,597 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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SC51 HOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC51 HOH, 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 SC51 HOH registered?

SC51 HOH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for SC51 HOH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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