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T453 HTR

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 HTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre bald at inner edge

poor beam image both headlights

vehicle is very corroded underneath

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,564 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 58,590 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 48,926 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 48,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,017 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 37,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 14,758 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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T453 HTR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T453 HTR, 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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T453 HTR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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