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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration HT51NKE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill corroded and detached from structure (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake is grinding metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,950 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside outer sill corroding
- Offside headlight cloudy
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside outer sill corroding
- Offside headlight cloudy
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,856 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join broken between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,214 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at the limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
21 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inside wheel arch - outer face (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inside wheel arch - lower face (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- oil level on minimum
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at the limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,084 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 24 Jun 202618 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,738 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,596 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 24 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
10 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,780 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,635 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,454 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011 24 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,748 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 24 Jun 202614 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,283 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2009 24 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2008 24 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2007 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT51NKE was registered on 2002-01-31
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